Mediterranean Tuna Pasta

28’s Home Nutrition Program (portions based on our Women’s ‘Healthy Weight Maintenance’ Eating Plan)
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 70 g wholemeal penne pasta or gluten free alternative
  • 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 brown onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tomato diced
  • 95 g tinned tuna
  • 1/2 cup silverbeet roughly chopped
  • 5 kalamata olives pitted
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Start by cooking the pasta according to packet instructions.
  • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and add the brown onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until it begins to go translucent.
  • Add the garlic and sauté for another minute, until golden.
  • Add the tomato, tuna and silverbeet and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Stir through the olives and cooked pasta.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Posted by Shahna Sarpi

Shahna is a qualified nutritionist passionate about helping people live a nourished life through healthy eating and lifestyle practices. Utilising a whole foods approach to nutrition, Shahna aims to educate and inspire people to become their healthiest selves. With a love of food and being in the kitchen, she enjoys cooking up a storm and creating healthy recipes that everyone will enjoy.