How to Make "Pantry Find" Pasta for Two - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are times when we simply don't have the energy to go grocery shopping, and we find ourselves staring blankly at an almost empty pantry. But fear not, because this "Pantry Find" Pasta for Two recipe is here to rescue you from your culinary conundrum. This recipe is perfect for those nights when you need to throw together a quick and satisfying meal using whatever odds and ends you have lying around in your pantry.

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Ingredients

  • 7 ounces fusilli pasta
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 2 ounces oil-cured black olives, drained
  • 2 ounces sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • 1 ounce capers in brine, drained
  • 1 (3 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
  • 2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet and saute shallot until soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add olives, chopped tomatoes, and capers. Mix well and remove from heat.
  • Drain pasta, add to the skillet, and toss to coat. Mix in tuna in chunks. Top with Romano cheese and serve.
  • Nutrition

    565 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 1363mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 91g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 169mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1291mg