Fettuccine Alfredo With Tuna

🤍 Recipe Highlights

I have summarised everything that you will come to know and love (LOVE ❤) about this creamy tuna fettuccine recipe in the points below:

• Everyday ingredients: one thing that is always handy to have in the cupboard is canned tuna! It is so versatile, a terrific protein that packs a punch and doesn't take much to dress up.
• Homemade: whilst tinned tuna is excellent, some store bought sauces can be hit and miss. By making our own alfredo sauce we ensure that we know exactly what has gone into the dish and the quantities of each of those involved.
• Quick and easy: as the tuna is already cooked we don't need to start from scratch in cooking a different type of protein. The tuna simply needs to be drained, then added to the cooked pasta and tossed to heat it through. This makes the dish TOO EASY! 😍
• Family friendly: this family size pasta dish is one that the whole family will love! Instead of cooking 2 or more different dishes to suit everyone simply whip up this tuna alfredo and everyone can dive in. There are no 'too hot' or 'too spicy' flavors so it is perfect for all ages.

🥗 Tuna Alfredo Ingredients

The photo below is to show you everything you need to make the tuna alfredo recipe. Please refer to the printable recipe card for specific ingredient measurements as well as detailed instructions.

As you can see the recipe calls for:

• Butter: we want to use unsalted butter as we use salt as a separate ingredient when making the sauce.
• Garlic: I like to use chunky chopped garlic as it is convenient. You can also use 2 fresh garlic cloves finely chopped or minced garlic.
• Salt: is used to give a depth of flavor to the homemade alfredo sauce.
• Parsley: the chopped parsley gives the pasta a herby freshness as well as adding a few pops of colour here and there.
• Parmesan cheese: one of the key ingredients in the alfredo sauce! Finely grated using a micro plane zester is best. Or you can use store bought pre grated cheese for the convenience.
• Cream: this forms the basis of the creamy pasta sauce.
• Fettuccine: a long pasta with a flat wide appearance. Very similar to linguine, albeit a bit broader. We simply cook according to package directions.
• Tuna: my recommendation is to use tuna in springwater. Whilst we discard the liquid, using springwater and not tuna in olive oil ensures that we are not adding excess oil to the alfredo sauce.

🍳 Instructions

Here are the step by step instructions to make the recipe. We start by making the sauce. You will need a large sauté pan to begin with.

• Make the alfredo sauce (Photo 1)

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To make the fettuccine alfredo with tuna we start by making the creamy homemade alfredo sauce. To do this simply place a large saute pan on the stove top, turn the heat to high and add the butter. Let it melt then add the garlic and salt and sauté for about 1 minute.

Once done turn the heat down and then add the cream and parmesan cheese to the pan. Use a wooden spoon to stir gently and combine.

• Cook the pasta (Photo 2)

Next place a large sauce pan onto the stove top, bring salted water to the boil and cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.

When the pasta is al dente (cooked with a little bite to it) use a heatproof mug to scoop out some of the pasta water. Then use a colander over the sink and drain the rest of the water.

• Reserve pasta water (Photo 3)

Next add the cooked pasta to the alfredo sauce. You can see what this will look like in the photo below.

• Add the cooked pasta (Photo 4)

Then measure and pour in ½ cup of the reserved pasta water.

Followed by the drained tuna like you see in the photo below.

• Add the tuna (Photo 6)

Next add the drained tuna to the pasta like you see me doing in the photo above.

• Sprinkle in the parsley (Photo 7)

Sprinkle in the parsley and then use a pair of tongs to gently toss and combine.

To finish season the tuna pasta with black pepper and grate a little bit more parmesan cheese over the top.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

When it comes to serving your tuna alfredo you will find that it is a hearty and satisfying all in one dish.

Some readers may like to pair it with a bread side. Some good options are the Tortilla Garlic Bread, Ciabatta Garlic Bread, Turkish Garlic Bread or the Garlic Pizza Bread.

For a side salad try the Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad, Healthy Panzanella Salad or the Fresh Herb Salad.

If you are after a vegetable side try the Crumbed Mushrooms which you can also do in the Air Fryer if you check out this recipe - Air Fryer Breaded Mushrooms.

Or simply plate the tuna pasta up like you see in the photo below, grab a fork and dive in!

👍 How to Guide

How to Store

Store leftover pasta in a sealed, air tight container in the fridge. These need to be heated before being consumed again.

How to Reheat

Transfer refrigerated leftovers to a bowl and cover with cling wrap. Heat in the microwave on high until warmed through.

How to Freeze

Creamy pasta sauces can have mixed results when being frozen and reheated. If you do want to reheat frozen then thawed leftovers, you can add a splash of water to the sauce so that it thins a little and juices up again.

😉 Substitutions and Variations

Here are my sub ins and outs that you might be thinking about as you read the post and I will tell you if I think they will work or why they won't:

• You can use a different type of pasta if you wish to. Some good options are linguine, spaghetti, penne or rigatoni.
• If you want to put your own twist on the dish you can try adding some capers. Simply drain (don't rinse) and add at the same time as the tuna so they get tossed throughout. Frozen peas offer an alternative.
• If you would like to add a splash of white wine to the sauce you can. Do this when sautéing the garlic and salt. I would use 2 tablespoons at most. For a non wine option you can use the equivalent amount of white wine vinegar.

💡 Tasty Tips

Here are my top tips and tricks that I want to share with you so that you master the recipe from the get go:

• The tuna is already cooked. We are not cooking it so to speak, we are simply heating it through.
• I recommend draining the tuna to remove the excess lid from the tin but there is no need to rinse it. Doing so washes away some of the flavor.
• Cans of tuna are SO handy to have in the pantry! They can quickly turn into a spectacular recipe with the addition of a few complimentary ingredients.
• If you love recipes with tuna then you might also like the Tuna And Rice Casserole, Tuna Fritters or the Tuna Fried Rice recipes.
• Or if pasta is your favourite then you might like the Savoury Mince Pasta, Chorizo Pasta Bake, Chorizo and Prawn Linguine, Beef Pesto Pasta, Fettuccine Bolognese, Prawn Fettuccine or the Salmon Fettuccine 😊👌.

🤓 Frequently Asked Questions

😍 More Easy Dinner Recipes

I find that dinner needs to be different every night of the week. If you are eating the same thing over and over you are bound to get bored and over it. So here are some suggestions to keep things interesting and inspired!

• Air Fryer Pork Roast
• Chicken And Rice Tray Bake
• Savoury Mince Pies
• Slow Cooker French Onion Beef
• Cheeseburger Sausage Rolls
• Chorizo Fried Rice
• Dumpling Noodle Soup
• Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken
• Baked Rigatoni With Sausage
• Beef Noodle Stir Fry

It is time to get our fettuccine alfredo with tuna on my friend! A family favorite that I hope you come to make again and again. You can also find all of my comfort foods or dinner recipes in the one spot.

Adrianne

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