Tuna Pasta with Creamy Pickles is a quick, and satisfying meal, offering a comforting balance of flavors that can be whipped up in no time. If you are lazy to prepare creamy pasta with many ingredients, and looking for a pasta recipe to prepare quickly, this recipe is for you.
Ingredients
Preparing Tuna Pasta is very easy since this recipe does not requires complex ingredients. The star of the dish is tender tagliatelle pasta, which is topped with a creamy, flavorful tuna mixture. The tuna is complemented by the tangy crunch of diced gherkin pickles, and a touch of mustard and mayonnaise. If you’re feeling adventurous, add a bit of garlic sauce for an extra kick.
Pasta: Tagliatelle pasta is used in this recipe, for pairing well with creamy pasta sauces.
Tuna Chunks: This protein-rich ingredient will add a salty, delicious flavor into pasta. 75 grams of it is enough for per serving.
Mustard: Adds a slight sharpness to the sauce, and pairs perfectly well with tuna chunks.
Mayonnaise: Provides creaminess to the tuna mixture, and helping to bling all ingredients together.
Garlic Sauce (Optional): Adds a subtle, savory garlic flavor to the dish. It’s optional, but it can elevate the taste with an extra layer of richness.
Gherkin Pickles: Balances the salt from mustard with its a bit of sweet-sour taste, and adds a crunchy texture.
Salt: Used to season the pasta.
How to Make Tuna Pasta?
Preparing Tuna Pasta is very quick and easy. Start by cooking the pasta by following the package instructions. Bring water to a boil, add the pasta and salt. Usually, it takes 8-10 minutes to make the pasta al dante.
In a small bowl, combine the tuna chunks with diced gherkin pickles. Then, add the mustard, mayonnaise, and garlic sauce (if using). Mix everything together until it’s well combined and has a creamy consistency.
Once your pasta is done, drain it and place it on a large plate. Spoon the tuna mixture over the pasta and mix it all together until the tuna is evenly distributed.
Serving
This dish is delicious on its own, but you can also serve it with green salad, or a cup of cold drink, making it perfect for lunch, or dinner.
Why Tuna Pasta?
Tuna pasta is not just easy to make, but also packed with flavor with the combination of tuna chunks, mustard, and mayonnaise, and sweet-sour taste of gherkin pickles which is in contrast with the sauce. Give this recipe a try. Until next time, keep coloring your plates!
Ingredients
- 100 grams tagliatelle pasta
- 75 grams tuna chunks
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon Heinz garlic sauce (optional)
- 3 gherkin pickles, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Start with preparing the pasta by following the package instructions. Bring water to a boil in a medium-sized pot and add the pasta and salt. Let it cook for about 8-10 minutes.
- Grab a small bowl and trasnfer the tuna chunks into it. Dice the gherkin pickles and add inside the bowl. Then, add the mustard, mayonnaise, and garlic sauce, and mix all the ingredients until combined well, and get creamy.
- Transfer cooked pasta to a large plate. Place the tuna mixture on top of it. Mix it with a spoon and fork until tuna chunks are distributed evenly.
- Serve it with green salad, or with a cup of cold drink.
Notes
- Pasta Cooking Time: Ensure the pasta is cooked al dente, which usually takes about 8-10 minutes. Overcooking can make the pasta too soft and less enjoyable in texture.
- Tuna Type: You can use either tuna in water or oil, but make sure to drain it well before mixing. Tuna in oil will add a richer flavor, while tuna in water keeps the dish lighter.
- Gherkin Pickles: Dice the pickles finely to ensure they are evenly distributed in the tuna mixture. Their tangy crunch adds a great texture contrast to the creamy sauce.
- Creaminess Adjustment: If you prefer a creamier texture, you can add an extra teaspoon of mayonnaise.
- Garlic Sauce: The garlic sauce is optional but recommended for an extra layer of flavor. If you don't have garlic sauce, you can substitute with a pinch of garlic powder or freshly minced garlic.
- Mixing: When mixing the tuna mixture with the pasta, do so gently to avoid breaking the pasta and to ensure an even distribution of the sauce.
- Serving: Serve immediately to enjoy the best texture and flavor. This dish pairs well with a crisp green salad or a refreshing cold drink.