Description

Enjoy this easy Creamy Tuna Pasta recipe with avocado dressing! Packed with protein, fresh veggies, and a smooth, flavorful sauce, it’s perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner. Quick to prepare and irresistibly creamy, this pasta will become a family favorite.

Ingredients

8 ounces Whole Wheat Penne, or gluten-free

2–3 celery stalks, chopped

1 cup frozen green peas, thawed

6.7 ounces tuna in olive oil, drained and flaked

½ red onion, thinly sliced, for garnish

For the creamy sauce/dressing:

1 ripe avocado

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus more to garnish

½ lemon, juiced

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1–2 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon chili flakes, or to taste

Kosher salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Cook penne according to package directions. Drain and place in a large bowl to cool.

In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, and chili flakes. Pulse until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Pour the sauce over the pasta. Add celery, green peas, red onion, and flaked tuna.

Gently mix with a spatula until everything is well coated.

Divide into bowls and serve immediately, garnished with extra dill if desired.

Notes

Any pasta type works; chickpea or lentil pasta adds extra protein.

Avoid overcooking pasta; rinsing with cold water stops cooking.

Use ripe avocado for the best creamy texture.

Plain yogurt can substitute for Greek yogurt if needed.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American