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Need dinner ready in under 30 minutes? Mediterranean Canned Tuna Pasta Toss is for you!

With a little inspiration from Jamie Oliver, this healthy recipe is super easy to make.

Overhead shot of Mediterranean Canned Tuna Pasta Toss in a bowl ready to eat.

Pasta and tuna go hand in hand, I remember that tuna noodle casserole from my childhood. This recipe takes canned tuna up a notch.

We all need easy quick recipes, especially for busy weeknights. If you don’t already have this awesome cookbook, check out the link below.

Cookbook where I got the inspiration to this Mediterranean Tuna Pasta recipe from.

Easy Smoked Salmon Plate was the first recipe I tried from Jamie’s book (well this book). I have several of his fabulous cookbooks in my vast collection.

Canned Tuna Pasta Toss Ingredients

You really only need a few simple ingredients to make this healthy tuna recipe.

  • canned tuna (in oil)
  • capers
  • Italian seasoning
  • cherry tomatoes
  • salt & pepper
  • olive oil
  • pasta
  • feta cheese
  • black olives

For the most part, everyone will have the majority of these ingredients as staples in their kitchen cupboards. That is why this is such an easy meal to make.

Close up of the cookbook recipe page for the Tuna Pasta recipe.

Now let’s talk about the best canned tuna for a moment. Do you have a favourite brand? For me, Riomare is my number one choice. Packed in olive oil, it is the perfect addition to any Mediterranean food recipe. Give my Mediterranean Tuna Salad a try. I love the fact that Riomare has 100% traceability on their products too.

Capers getting fried to add to the Canned Tuna Pasta.

Everyone loves tuna pasta salad. I know it is always on the menu for my daughter’s birthday. You are in luck, this delicious recipe can be eaten cold, making leftovers (if you have any) great for lunch the next day.

This super easy meal will be on the table in no time. No need for takeout when you can quickly whip something this delicious up in under 30 minutes.

Let’s Make Tuna Pasta Toss For Dinner

Get your pasta water boiling. Wash your tomatoes and cut them in half. Open the canned tuna, drain and set aside.

Canned tuna and tomatoes getting cooked for the tuna pasta toss.

See, so much done in like 5 minutes. Heat a pan with olive oil. I used flavoured olive oil (Sun-dried Tomato, Parmesan and Garlic) just to elevate this recipe. Now fry those capers. Such a great touch!

By now your water is boiling. Add your pasta of choice. Have fun with this. Use any kind or any shape you wish. In my opinion, there is NO wrong pasta, EVER! BONUS, gluten-free pasta works well in this recipe. That is what I used.

Gluten free pasta getting added to the pan, Tuna Pasta Toss is almost ready to eat.

The rest is easy peasy (see recipe instructions). Take out the capers and set aside. Add the tomatoes, tuna and seasonings to the pan. Cook for a few minutes.

Drain your pasta, add to the pan and TOSS! Dinner is ready. See, told you it is quick and easy.

Mediterranean Canned Tuna Pasta Toss is all cooked, and ready to eat.

I happen to love puttanesca pasta sauce, so I took Jamie’s recipe a little further than Jamie did. Garnishing with black olives and feta cheese elevates the flavours in this recipe even more.

This is the best canned tuna recipe we have ever eaten. What an economical way to feed your family. So much cheaper than take-out. Nutritious, delicious and easy to make.

Mediterranean Canned Tuna Pasta Toss garnished with black olives and feta cheese.

Next time you are in need of a quick meal, give this Mediterranean Canned Tuna Pasta Toss a try.

What is your favourite way to use canned tuna?

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Overhead shot of Mediterranean Canned Tuna Pasta Toss in a bowl ready to eat.

Mediterranean Canned Tuna Pasta Toss

Mediterranean Canned Tuna Pasta Toss is easy to make, economical, delicious and can be made gluten-free too. BONUS leftovers make a great tuna pasta salad for lunch the next day.
5 from 53 votes
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Course: Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Canned tuna
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 402kcal
Author: Homemade & Yummy

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces dried pasta (I used gluten-free pasta)
  • 4 tsp capers (drained)
  • 1 pound cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (I used flavoured olive oil)
  • 8 ounces canned tuna (packed in oil)
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup black olives (sliced)
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
  • salt & pepper (to taste)
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Instructions

  • Put on a large pot of water to boil. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook until your desired level of doneness.
  • Wash the tomatoes, cut in half. Set aside.
  • Open the tuna, drain, flake and set aside.
  • Heat a large (non-stick) skillet to medium-high. Add the olive oil.
  • Fry the capers until crisp, and remove from pan. Set aside.
  • To the pan add the tomatoes, tuna, and seasonings. 
  • Drain the pasta, reserving a cupful of water.
  • Add the water to the pan. Cook until ingredients are heated through.
  • Add the pasta and capers. TOSS!
  • Place in serving bowls and garnish with olives and feta cheese.
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 518mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 13.5% | Vitamin C: 31.3% | Calcium: 10.2% | Iron: 16.7%

Notes

If you are lucky enough to have leftovers, lunch the next day is made. This tastes great cold too.
Feel free to use canned tuna in water if you want to cut down on calories.
 
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  3. I love this recipe! So delish!And I love Jamie Oliver!! The flavors in this dish just pop! Perfect mediterranean taste and super versatile! I love that!!

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  14. Oooh I love this recipe. I mistakenly purchased tuna in olive oil and wasn’t exactly sure what to make with it as we usually do a mayo based tuna salad. We did have all the ingredients in our house! Love the black olives and feta cheese with the tuna, delicious!

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  17. A good tuna pasta recipe is a must in any kitchen arsenal. I love that Riomare tuna has 100% trace-ability! That is very good information to know. I also love your addition of feta! Feta is an absolute must with tuna salads for me.

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  20. I love all of the delicious mediterranean flavors in this dish, Gloria! The olives, feta, tomatoes, and capers (not to mention that fried capers are one of my most favorite things ever) – YUM. I also love that this dish can be served warm or cold, making it so versatile during prime entertaining season. So easy to make!

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