Tuna Pasta
Sometimes you need a low-effort and filling meal you can pull together with some simple pantry staples—enter tuna pasta.
While traditional pasta dishes are mostly carbohydrates, this one is loaded with protein and healthy fats to promote stable blood sugar levels and satiety.
I recommend using a high-protein pasta whenever you would like a pasta dish, as this will help bring a little more balance to your meal and prevent feeling hungry not long after finishing. Many pasta brands now offer high-protein varieties that are typically made with lentils or brown rice. You can also try the brand Banza, which uses chickpeas and pea protein to create a high-protein pasta. Thanks to the high-protein pasta and tuna in this recipe, just one serving provides about 28 grams of protein.
Tuna Pasta with Lemon & Parsley
Serves 2
Ingredients:
4 oz uncooked high protein pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
2-3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained (recommend oil packed)
juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
optional: grated parmesan
Instructions:
Cook pasta per package instructions.
While pasta is cooking, add oil to a mall pan over medium heat. Then add garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds.
Stir in tuna, lemon juice, and parsley.
Once the pasta I down, add a few tablespoons of pasta water to the sauce. Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce. Season with salt and upper. Top with extra parsley and optional grated parmesan.
