Description
- This high protein tuna pasta is creamy, budget-friendly, and ready in under 20 minutes. With Greek yogurt, canned tuna, and simple pantry ingredients, it’s perfect for meal prep or a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole grain pasta
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna in water, drained
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried dill or parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: grated parmesan, frozen peas, chili flakes
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- While pasta cooks, mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Drain pasta and return to the pot. Add tuna and sauce mixture.
- Stir until well combined and heated through. Add peas if using.
- Serve with optional parmesan or chili flakes.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pasta for a GF option.
- Can be eaten warm or cold, great for lunchboxes.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: High Protein, Budget Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: America
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 35mg