Easy Mediterranean Pasta with Tuna and Tomatoes Recipe
A quick & easy Mediterranean inspired pasta with tuna, diced tomatoes, olives, capers, lemon, parsley and oregano that you can make in 30 minutes or less
1-½teaspoonsminced fresh oregano (I used ½ teaspoon dried)
2teaspoonsfinely grated lemon zest
1tablespoonsfreshly squeezed lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions, reserving ¼ cup of the pasta water before draining.
In a large, heavy skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the tomatoes with their juice, olives, capers, and the reserved pasta water.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and then stir in the pasta and tip in the tuna (liquid and all).
Reduce heat to low and cook for another minute, stirring to combine and break up the tuna into bite-sized pieces.
Stir in the parsley, oregano, lemon zest and lemon juice.
Taste and add salt and pepper to taste and then toss again.
Recipe Notes
If you don't have fresh oregano, use ½ teaspoon dried instead.Click here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.8*SmartPoints (Green plan)8*SmartPoints (Blue plan)8*SmartPoints (Purple plan)7*PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Easy Mediterranean Pasta with Tuna and Tomatoes Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 /4th recipe)
Calories 274Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Carbohydrates 38.2g13%
Fiber 2.6g10%
Protein 17.7g35%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.