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Creamy Tuna Pasta Easy Dinner Recipe

A cozy vegan creamy tuna pasta made with dairy-free sauce, plant-based tuna, herbs, and tender pasta for a fast, rich, satisfying dinner.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • Pasta – 150 g
  • Vegan tuna – 150 g
  • Olive oil – 1 tbsp
  • Garlic – 1 tsp minced
  • Onion – ¼ cup chopped
  • Cherry tomatoes – ½ cup halved
For the Creamy Sauce
  • Coconut milk or vegan cream – ¾ cup
  • Nutritional yeast – 1 tbsp
  • Lemon juice – 1 tsp
  • Pepper – ¼ tsp
  • Salt – ¼ tsp
  • Italian herbs – ½ tsp
For Garnish
  • Parsley – 1 tbsp chopped

Method
 

  1. Boil the pasta according to package instructions.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan.
  3. Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
  4. Add vegan tuna and stir for a minute.
  5. Add cherry tomatoes and cook briefly.
  6. Pour coconut milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and herbs.
  7. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  8. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce.
  9. Toss until coated and creamy.
  10. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 420
  • Total Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 52 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 18 g

Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Vitamin B12: 14%
  • Iron: 17%
  • Calcium: 10%
  • Vitamin C: 12%
  • Magnesium: 11%

Additional Notes / Tips

  • Add spinach for freshness without losing creaminess.
  • Use vegan parmesan for richer flavor.
  • Add chili flakes if your day needed spice.
  • Swap coconut milk for cashew cream for extra thickness.