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This Tuna Alfredo uses pantry staples and is made in 15 minutes! It’s comforting, flavorful, and will soon become a family favorite!

Overhead view of tuna alfredo in a large cast iron skillet garnished with fresh parsley.

Ridiculously good and easy Tuna Alfredo

I love making super easy meals that don’t taste boring and this Tuna Alfredo is SO good! It features a homemade alfredo sauce that is super simple to make and uses canned tuna.

It’s definitely picky eater-approved, and the whole family loves it. I love it too because it uses real ingredients that I always have on hand and is budget-friendly.

For more quick and easy dishes, try my Mediterranean Tuna Salad, Creamy Lemon Tortellini, Tuna Patties, or Pasta all’Amatriciana.

Let’s make this 15-minute meal!

1. Cook pasta and garlic.

Overhead view of garlic cooking in skillet.

2. Whisk in the cream, parmesan, and pasta water.

Overhead view of adding in the cream, cheese, and pasta water.

3. Add pasta and tuna. Enjoy!!

Overhead view of adding in the pasta and tuna.

Serving Suggestions:

I like to pair it with some crusty bread or these Cheese Breadsticks. Add some roasted vegetables or a salad like this Easy Caesar Salad.

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Two pictures together. One a close up of the tuna alfredo in a dark bowl and the other an overhead shot of the pasta in a dark bowl with a fork in the bowl and napkin and bread off to the side.
Overhead view of tuna alfredo in a large cast iron skillet garnished with fresh parsley.

Tuna Alfredo

Course: Main Dish, Pasta, Seafood
Cuisine: American
Keyword: tuna alfredo
This Tuna Alfredo uses pantry staples and is made in 15 minutes! It's comforting, flavorful, and will soon become a family favorite!
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 685kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces (227g) uncooked pasta
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (235ml) heavy whipping cream
  • cup (78g) grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 (5oz) (142g) cans tuna, drained

Instructions

  • In a large pot of salted water, cook pasta according to package directions.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter then add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the cream, parmesan, and ½ cup of pasta water.
  • Stir in the cooked pasta and tuna. If it is too thick stir in a little more pasta water.

Notes

  1. STORAGE: Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. May need to add a little water or cream when reheating. 
  2. NUTRITION: Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate. This website is not intended as nutritional advice, or a diet or health plan. Readers of this website are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to their health.

Nutrition

Calories: 685kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 713mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1561IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 411mg | Iron: 1mg

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