It’s a goal to strive for and hard to reach, but this Mediterranean tuna pasta? Wow! I keep making it and eating it, making it and eating it. Today, I only got to make it, because my sweetheart and a friend came over and ate the whole batch!
What Is Mediterranean Tuna Pasta?
Think Nicoise salad meets tuna casserole, and you’ll be somewhere in the ballpark of this recipe. Canned tuna is tossed with chopped tomatoes, olives, red onions, capers, parsley, olive oil and lemon juice, and then tossed again with hot fusilli pasta and shredded mozzarella cheese. The hot pasta melts the cheese into the tuna mixture. Make it ahead if you wish. If you do, warm it in the microwave before serving. We recommend albacore tuna because it has a better flavor and a firmer, flakier texture.
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This recipe makes great leftovers! It’s perfect for a quick lunch at work. It’s also a perfect recipe to enjoy for an outdoor picnic. It keeps well in the fridge for 5 to 6 days. Just be sure to warm it in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds.
More Easy Recipes to Make with Canned Tuna!
Classic Tuna Salad Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole Best Ever Tuna Salad Sandwich Pasta with Tuna and Arugula Tuna Macaroni Salad
If you can’t find fusilli, substitute another pasta with nooks and crannies like rotini, campanelle, conchiglie, or farfalle. Sprinkle with the grated Mozzarella cheese and stir until everything is well combined. If the pasta seems a little dry, add some of the reserved pasta water and/or some more olive oil.
