Description
A comforting and nostalgic dish featuring spaghetti enveloped in a creamy sauce with tuna and Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, eggs, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Once your spaghetti is cooked, drain it, reserving a bit of pasta water, and add it to the pan with garlic.
- Gently fold in the drained tuna and pour in the creamy mixture. Toss until well coated.
- Continue to stir until everything is combined and heated through, about 3-5 minutes. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top and serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of cream or milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 210mg