Description
This healthy tuna pasta combines wholemeal penne with fresh vegetables like leek, cherry tomatoes, and sweetcorn, enriched with creamy ricotta and protein-packed tuna. It’s a quick, nutritious, and flavorful meal perfect for a wholesome lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta and Vegetables
- 150g wholemeal penne
- 1 large leek (200g), halved and thinly sliced
- 160g cherry tomatoes, preferably on the vine
- 198g can sweetcorn, drained
Others
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 75g ricotta
- 160g can tuna in spring water, drained
- Handful of basil, chopped, plus a few whole leaves to serve
Instructions
- Cook the pasta and leeks: Boil the wholemeal penne together with the sliced leek in a large pan of salted water, following the package instructions, until the pasta is al dente and the leek is tender.
- Sauté the tomatoes and sweetcorn: While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the cherry tomatoes and fry for a few minutes until they begin to burst and soften. Then add the drained sweetcorn and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Combine ingredients: Drain the pasta and leeks, reserving a little of the pasta cooking water. Transfer them to the pan with the cooked tomatoes and sweetcorn. Add the ricotta and drained tuna, gently tossing everything together to combine.
- Season and finish: Season with plenty of freshly ground black pepper. If the mixture seems thick, loosen it by stirring in some of the reserved pasta water along with the chopped basil. Serve immediately garnished with the remaining whole basil leaves for extra freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Use wholemeal pasta for added fiber and nutrients.
- Substitute ricotta with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Fresh basil enhances the dish with aromatic flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Drain tuna thoroughly to avoid excess moisture in the dish.
- This recipe is best served immediately to enjoy the tomato’s freshness and basil aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: healthy tuna pasta, wholemeal penne recipe, quick tuna pasta, low fat pasta dish, Mediterranean pasta recipe
