Creamy Tuna Pasta with Corn (Full Recipe)

Yield

• 2 servings

Total Time

• Prep: 10 minutes
• Cook: 15 minutes

Ingredients

Pasta

• 200g tagliatelle (or any pasta)
• Salt (for boiling water)

Main

• 1 can tuna (in oil or water, drained)
• 80g sweet corn
• 8–10 cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Sauce

• 100ml light cream (or cooking cream)
• 30g grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and black pepper
• Optional: chili flakes

Garnish

• Fresh parsley (chopped)
• Extra Parmesan

Instructions

Step 1: Cook Pasta

• Boil pasta in salted water until al dente
• Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain

Step 2: Sauté Base

• Heat olive oil in a pan
• Add garlic → sauté until fragrant
• Add tuna → break into chunks
• Cook for 1–2 minutes

Step 3: Add Vegetables

• Add corn and cherry tomatoes
• Cook until tomatoes soften slightly

Step 4: Make Sauce

• Pour in cream
• Add Parmesan, salt, and pepper
• Stir until smooth and slightly thick

Step 5: Combine

• Add cooked pasta into the pan
• Toss everything together
• Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed

Step 6: Serve

• Plate pasta
• Top with parsley and extra cheese

Flavor & Texture

• Pasta: soft but slightly firm (al dente)
• Tuna: savory and flaky
• Sauce: light, creamy, not too heavy
• Corn + tomatoes: sweet and fresh contrast

Pro Tips

• Don’t overcook tuna → it can get dry
• Use pasta water to adjust sauce texture
• Add lemon zest or juice for extra freshness

Optional Variations

• Add mushrooms or spinach
• Replace cream with olive oil for a lighter version
• Add garlic butter for richer flavor