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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
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 685kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
This Tuna Alfredo uses pantry staples and is made in 15 minutes! It's comforting, flavorful, and will soon become a family favorite!
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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces (227g) uncooked pasta
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (235ml) heavy whipping cream
  • ⅔ 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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