To make Creamy Tuna Fettuccine, use the olive oil from the canned tuna to cook the creamy sauce. If you’re using tuna in water, just use regular olive oil. For the pasta, use fettuccine, but you can use any type of pasta you like or whatever you have on hand.

Serves 4

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INGREDIENTS
8 oz fettuccine
2 cans tuna in olive oil 4 oz each
1 shallot
6 cloves garlic
1 1/2 tbsp all purpose flour
3/4 cup low fat milk
3/4 cup vegetable broth
1/2 tsp dried thyme
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup grated Manchego cheese
sea salt & black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS
Fill a stock pot a little over half ways with water, season generously with sea salt and heat with a high heat

In the meantime, drain the cans of tuna into a fine sieve with a bowl underneath, gently flake the tuna

Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in 3 tbsp (45 ml) of the olive oil from the canned tuna

Finely chop the shallot and roughly chop the garlic, then add into the hot fry pan, mix continuously, after 2 to 3 minutes add in the flour, mix continuously, after 2 minutes add in the milk and vegetable broth, mix continuously, once you end up with a slightly creamy sauce, about 4 minutes, add in the drained tuna, chopped parsley, dried thyme and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together and then lower to a low heat

Once the water comes to a boil in the stock pot, add in the fettuccine, mix every 2 to 3 minutes, make sure to mix the creamy tuna sauce once in a while as well

Once the fettuccine is cooked al dente, using tongs, transfer directly from the stock pot into the pan with the creamy tuna sauce, turn off the heat and mix until well mixed together

Add in the grated cheese and give it one final mix, serve out of the pan or transfer into serving dishes, serve at once

Tuna lovers! Meet your ultimate sandwich: Best-Ever Tuna Melt. With just the right amount of crunch, melty cheddar cheese, and a couple good slices of tomato, you might even convert a tuna hater. The key to this sandwich is that the tuna salad is not your bog-standard, bland tuna salad. We packed this sandwhich full of celery, pickles, red onion and pepper flakes to make a flavorful salad that eats just as good by itself as it does in this sandwich.

Serves 4

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INGREDIENTS
1/3 c. mayonnaise
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 (6-oz.) cans tuna
1 ribs celery, finely chopped
2 dill pickles, finely chopped
1/4 c. finely chopped red onion
2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
8 slices bread, such as sourdough
2 tbsp. butter
1 tomato, sliced
8 slices cheddar

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes (if using).

Drain tuna then add to mayonnaise mixture. Use a fork to break up tuna into flakes. Add celery, pickles, red onion, and parsley and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

Butter one side of each bread slice. Top an unbuttered side with approximately 1/2 cup of tuna salad, 2 to 3 slices tomato, and 2 slices of cheese. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side facing up. Repeat with remaining ingredients and place on a large baking sheet. Bake until cheese is melty, 5 to 8 minutes.

[Maybe use panini press]

These Spanish Butter Beans with Tuna are filled with flavors, made with simple heart-healthy ingredients and all done in just 30 minutes. Serve this dish next to a crunchy baguette and a bottle of Spanish wine for a nutritious and fulfilling meal.

Serves 4

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INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 onion
4 cloves garlic
1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin 
3 tomatoes
2 cans butter beans 15.5 oz each
2 cups vegetable broth 
2 cans tuna in olive oil 5 oz each
1 bay leaf
pinch sea salt
dash black pepper
handful fresh parsley

INSTRUCTIONS
Finely chop the onion, roughly chop the garlic and finely grate the tomatoes

Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

After a couple of minutes add in the onion and garlic, mix continuously, after 3 to 4 minutes and the onion is translucent, add in the paprika and cumin, quickly mix together, then add in the grated tomato and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together and simmer

Once the grated tomato has slightly thickened, about 3 minutes, add in the canned butter beans (drained & rinsed), the vegetable broth and the bay leaf, rasie to a high heat, when it comes to a boil place a lid on the pan and lower to a low-medium heat

Meanwhile, drain the cans of tuna into a sieve with a bowl underneath and gently shake the sieve to remove any excess oil

After simmering the beans for 10 minutes, remove from the heat, add in the drained tuna and gently mix together

Transfer into shallow bowls and sprinkle with finely chopped parsley

This One-Pan Rice with Tuna and Chickpeas is the perfect dish for a busy weeknight dinner or for a relaxed weekend lunch next to a bottle of Spanish wine. Either way, it´s packed with flavors, loaded with heart-healthy protein and all done in about 30 minutes.

Serves 4

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INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion
4 cloves garlic
1 carrot
1 celery stick
1/4 tsp saffron threads
15.5 oz can chickpeas
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup long grain rice
2 cans tuna in olive oil 5 oz each
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
pinch sea salt
dash black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS
Finely chop the onion, roughly chop the garlic, finely chop the carrot (peeled) and thinly slice the celery

Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

After a couple of minutes add in the chopped vegetables, mix with the olive oil, once the vegetables are lightly sauteed, about 4 minutes, add in the saffron and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together, then add in the canned chickpeas (drained & rinsed) and the vegetable broth, raise to a high heat and mix

Meanwhile, add the rice into a fine sieve and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear underneath, about 1 minute

Once the broth comes to a boil add in the rice, give it a mix so everything is well distributed, then place a lid on the pan and lower to a low-medium heat, simmer for 15 minutes or until all the broth has been absorbed, then remove from the heat and let it sit with the lid on

Meanwhile, drain the cans of tuna into a fine sieve with a bowl underneath, gently flake the tuna

After a couple of minutes remove the lid from the pan, add the drained tuna and the chopped parsley, gently flake the rice

Transfer into serving dishes and serve at once

This Spanish-Style Spaghetti with Tuna Meatballs is possibly one of the BEST pasta dishes ever. It´s filled with amazing flavors & textures, it´s easy to make and all done in a little over 30 minutes. Serve it next to a garden salad, crunchy baguette and a bottle of Spanish wine for a delicious meal.

Serves 4

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INGREDIENTS
For the pasta:
8 oz spaghetti
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion
4 cloves garlic
1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 can tomato sauce 14.5 oz
1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
pinch sea salt
dash black pepper

For the tuna meatballs:
2 cans tuna in olive oil 5 oz each
2 eggs
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 clove garlic
2 tbsp chopped onion
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
pinch sea salt
dash black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS
To make the tuna meatballs:
Drain the cans of tuna into a fine sieve with a bowl underneath, flake the tuna, then add into a large bowl, crack in the eggs, add in the breadcrumbs, finely grate the clove of garlic and add in 2 tbsp chopped onion, then season with sea salt & black pepper and mix together until well mixed, once well mixed, push down on the mixture to make a paste-like texture, if your mixture is too wet, add in more breadcrumbs, then shape into meatballs, each one a little smaller than a golf ball

To make the pasta:
Fill a stock pot a little over half ways with cold water, season generously with sea salt and heat with a high heat

At the same time, heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the extra virgin olive oil

Once the oil is hot, add in the tuna meatballs, cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly golden fried all around, then remove from the fry pan and set aside

Using the same pan with the same heat, add in 1 small onion finely chopped and 4 cloves garlic roughly chopped, mix together, after 3 to 4 minutes and the onion is translucent, add in the paprika and thyme, quickly mix together, then add in the canned tomato sauce, canned diced tomatoes, chopped parsley and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together until well mixed, then add in the tuna meatballs, gently mix together so each meatball is coated in the sauce, then lower to a low-medium heat and simmer

Once the water comes to a boil in the stock pot, add in the spaghetti, cook until al dente (check package instructions), then transfer the spaghetti directly from the stock pot into the pan with the sauce, shaking off any excess water

Turn off the heat in the sauce and gently mix together until well mixed

Transfer into shallow bowls and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley

This Spanish Tuna Pasta Bake is seriously crazy good. It´s packed with so many great flavors, effortless to make and done in about 30 minutes. Serve it next to a salad and a bottle of Spanish wine for an incredible meal.

Serves 4

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INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 onion
4 cloves garlic
1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika
2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes
2 1/4 cups penne pasta 8 oz
2 tins tuna in olive oil 4 oz
1 cup grated Manchego cheese
4 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley (divided)
pinch sea salt
dash black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS
Fill a stock pot a little over half ways with cold water, season generously with sea salt and heat with a high heat

At the same time, heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Meanwhile, roughly dice 1 small onion and roughly chop 4 cloves garlic

After heating the olive oil for a couple of minutes, add in the onion & garlic, mix with the olive oil, after 3 minutes and the onion is translucent, add in 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika, quickly mix together, then add in two 14.5 oz cans of diced tomatoes, 2 tbsp (8 grams) finely chopped parsley and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together and simmer on a medium heat

Once the water comes to a boil in the stock pot, add in 2 1/4 cups penne pasta, cook until al dente (check package instructions)

Once the pasta is cooked al dente, turn off the heat on the sauce, using a slotted spatula, transfer the pasta into the pan with the sauce, shaking off any excess water

Drain 2 cans of tuna in olive oil into a sieve with a bowl underneath, flake the tuna and then add into the pan with the pasta & sauce, mix together until well mixed

Transfer the pasta into a 12 inch x 9 inch (30 cm x 22 cm) casserole dish, making sure it´s all in a flat layer, then finely grate in about 1 cup of Manchego cheese, making sure to coat the entire surface

Add into a preheated oven, bake + broil option (bottom + top heat), 210 C -410 F, bake until the cheese is fully melted, between 5 to 10 minutes, then remove from the oven

Sprinkle with the remaining fresh parsley and serve

Zuni’s Pasta with Preserved Tuna is adapted from The Zuni Cafe Cookbook (which can never be praised enough). Judy Rodgers created the recipe as a way of saving leftover tuna on Sunday. I assume you do not have that problem, but if you do, take the time to preserve the tuna yourself. It isn’t hard and it is wonderful; you can find Rodgers’s method in the Zuni cookbook. What’s below is her adaptation for canned tuna — good olive oil-packed tuna. As for the pasta: Rodgers recommends penne, ziti, or ditali, but I’ve made this with spaghetti and perciatelli and I was pleased. Also, while we’re being heretical, have I substituted walnuts [why not roasted cashews?] for the pine nuts before? I have.

Serves 4

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INGREDIENTS
1 pound pasta (see above)
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon zest, in thin strips
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for the sake of small humans)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (optional, for the same reason)
2 garlic cloves, slivered
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/4 cup pine nuts or chopped roasted cashews
2 tablespoons capers, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon preserved lemon, rinsed and chopped (optional)
12 ounces olive oil-packed tuna (slightly more or less is fine)

INSTRUCTIONS
Set a large pot of salted water to boil.

In a small skillet, gently warm the olive oil with the lemon zest, bay leaf, chili flakes and black pepper (if using), garlic, and fennel seeds. Cook for about 15 minutes over very low heat to let the flavors infuse the oil. Then add the canned tuna, pine nuts, capers, and preserved lemon (if using). Gently nudge apart the tuna and let it warm up but not cook.

Meanwhile, once the water boils, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain well and toss in a serving bowl with the tuna mixture. Serve.

This Healthy Creamy Pasta with Tuna and Spinach is packed with flavors, easy to make and done in just 30 minutes. But the best part? It´s a one-pan pasta dish. Meaning the pasta get´s cooked in the same pan as the rest of the ingredients, giving it the most incredible flavor.

Serves 4

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INGREDIENTS
1 small onion
6 cloves garlic
6 oz fresh spinach
2 cans tuna in olive oil 4 oz each
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried thyme
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
8 oz penne pasta 8 oz
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
pinch sea salt
dash black pepper
dash white sugar

INSTRUCTIONS
Drain the canned tuna into a fine sieve with a bowl underneath, flake the tuna, finely chop the onion, roughly chop the garlic and roughly chop the spinach

Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat

After 1 minute add in the olive oil from the canned tuna, the onion and garlic, mix together, after 3 minutes and the onion is translucent, add in the oregano, basil and thyme, quickly mix together, then add in the can of diced tomatoes and season with sea salt, black pepper and a dash of white sugar, mix together and simmer

Once the canned tomatoes have slightly thickened, about 3 minutes, add in the broth and raise to a high heat, once it comes to a boil, add in the pasta, mix every 2 to 3 minutes

About 8 to 9 minutes after adding the pasta and most of the broth has been absorbed, but there is still some broth left, add in the spinach, just over the pasta, place a lid on the pan and lower to a low-medium heat, simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until all the broth has been absorbed, then remove from the heat

Add in the drained tuna and mix together, let it rest for a couple of minutes to sligthly cool off, then add in the Greek yogurt at room temperature, season with black pepper, mix together until well mixed, serve at once

These Spanish Beans and Tuna in a Hearty Tomato Sauce are packed with flavors, easy to make and done in a little over 30 minutes. Serve these beans next to a crunchy baguette and a bottle of Spanish wine for a heart-warming delicious meal.

Serves 4

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INGREDIENTS
2 cans tuna in olive oil 5 oz each
2 cans white beans 15.5 oz  each
1 onion
4 cloves garlic
1 carrot
1 green bell pepper
1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika
1/2 tsp dried thyme 
2 1/4 lbs tomatoes 
1/2 cup vegetable broth 
1/4 tsp saffron threads 
handful fresh parsley
pinch sea salt
dash black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS
Slightly heat the vegetable broth and pinch in the saffron, set aside to infuse

Drain the cans of tuna into a sieve with a bowl underneath, mix the tuna to release any excess oil and reserve the oil from the tuna

Finely chop the onion, roughly chop the garlic, finely chop the carrot (peeled), finely chop the green bell pepper and finely grate the tomatoes

Heat a stock pot with a medium heat and add in the reserved olive oil from the canned tuna

After 1 minute add in the chopped vegetables, mix with the olive oil, after 4 minutes and the vegetables are lightly sauteed, add in the paprika and thyme, quickly mix together, then add in the grated tomatoes and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together and simmer

Once the grated tomatoes have thickened, about 10 to 15 minutes, add in the canned white beans (drained), the drained tuna and the saffron infused broth, mix together, place a lid on the pan and simmer for 5 minutes

Transfer into shallow bowls and sprinkle with finely chopped fresh parsley