Creamy Tuna and Pea Pasta

A comforting and creamy pasta dish featuring canned tuna, frozen peas, and a rich sauce made with coconut milk and cheddar cheese.

10m prep
20m cook
4 servings
easy difficulty
Total: 30m
Ingredients
frozen peas
1 cups
pasta
8 ounces
salt
1 teaspoons
olive oil
1 tablespoons
canned tuna
1 can
cheddar cheese
1 cups
shredded
coconut milk
1 cups
black pepper
1 teaspoons
Instructions
1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2

Add 8 ounces of pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente.

3

Drain the pasta and set aside.

4

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.

5

Add 1 cup of frozen peas to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until heated through.

6

Add 1 can of drained tuna to the skillet and stir to combine with the peas.

7

Pour 1 cup of coconut milk into the skillet and bring to a simmer.

8

Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.

9

Season the sauce with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.

10

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.

11

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the pasta is heated through.

12

Serve the pasta hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.

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