Pasta Recipes

Quick Tuna & Pea Pasta

Quick Tuna & Pea Pasta

Quick Tuna & Pea Pasta is a favourite for The Chefs Toolbox founder, David Mills and his family, especially as a quick and tasty midweek meal! This recipe is perfect for the Brazier and Steamer duo and is not only a joy to cook, it’s a great example of simple, healthy and delicious cooking.

Macaroni and Satay Tuna in a White Bowl
Macaroni and Satay Tuna in a White Bowl

Ingredients

  • 300g farfalle pasta
  • 1 tin tuna (large)
  • 1 cup frozen peas
Tasty Tuna Satay Macaroni Pasta
Tasty Tuna Satay Macaroni Pasta

Step 1

Fill your brazier to 2/3 with water and bring to the boil. Add a pinch of salt

Step 2

Add pasta and stir, bring to boil (without lid). Cook as per packet instructions.

Step 3

2-3 minutes before pasta is cooked, add peas and return to boil.

Step 4

When cooked, strain into steamer then return pasta and peas to brazier.

Step 5

Break up tuna and stir through pasta / pea mix with a little of the oil.

Step 6

Season well with pepper and serve.

Chef’s Tips

This makes an absolutely delicious salad. Allow the dish to rest until it returns to room temperature and serve with a sprinkling of fresh parsley.

White Plate Filled with Quick Tuna & Pea Pasta

Quick Tuna & Pea Pasta

Quick Tuna & Pea Pasta is a favourite for The Chefs Toolbox founder, David Mills and his family, especially as a quick and tasty midweek meal! This recipe is perfect for the Brazier and Steamer duo and is not only a joy to cook, it's a great example of simple, healthy and delicious cooking.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g farfalle pasta
  • 1 large tin tuna
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Method
 

  1. Fill your brazier to 2/3 with water and bring to the boil. Add a pinch of salt
  2. Add pasta and stir, bring to boil (without lid). Cook as per packet instructions.
  3. 2-3 minutes before pasta is cooked, add peas and return to boil.
  4. When cooked, strain into steamer then return pasta and peas to brazier.
  5. Break up tuna and stir through pasta / pea mix with a little of the oil.
  6. Season well with pepper and serve.

Notes

This makes an absolutely delicious salad. Allow the dish to rest until it returns to room temperature and serve with a sprinkling of fresh parsley.

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