An easy tuna pasta recipe for those lazy Saturdays

Fact: You’re likely to crave a couple of light meals following the endless feasts and excesses of the holiday season. Just about perfect for this craving is a light tuna pasta dish that’s as flavorful as you’d like it to be. It’s simple, delicious, and well within budget, especially if your New Year’s resolutions involve trimming your waistline and your spending.

Here’s a quick recipe to treat yourself. In a pot with salted boiling water, add some high-quality spaghetti. Cook it for about eight minutes and then strain, keeping a cup of the pasta water for the sauce. Get your favorite canned tuna, and strain about half the oil while dumping the rest with the meat into the pan on medium heat.

Add 2 cloves of grated garlic, peas, sliced radishes, and scallions. Toss until the radishes start to turn clear. Afterwards, add the pasta and ½ cup of pasta water. Toss and add a squeeze of lemon, pepper, sea salt, and some fresh pecorino on top. It’s time to eat and enjoy this light pasta dish! But in case you need a saucy consistency, add more pasta water.

While dishes like this look like a better fit for the spring and summer months, they’re a delightful option for those who want to eat healthier in the new year. If you’re also busy at the start of the year and frazzled with all those work or back-to-school activities for the kids, this tuna pasta recipe is a way to save time and stay sane (and full) amid the hustle.

Candace Horbacz is a social media influencer, TV and online streaming personality, and lifestyle blogger. Her recipes and restaurant reviews on her blog and social channels show her passion for sharing her genuine interest and knowledge in food. Read more on this page.