Tuna Pasta (Aglio e Olio)

Canned tuna aglio e olio — garlic, olive oil, black pepper, and a squeeze of calamansi. Ready in 15 minutes. The pasta water is the sauce here so do not skip adding it. High protein, actually delicious.

Estimated cost: ₱227–₱250

Total 15 min · Serves 1

Nutrition per serving: 1427 kcal · 90 g protein · 161 g carbs · 48 g fat

Ingredients

• 200g dry Pasta Spaghetti
• 2 cans, about 240g drained Canned Tuna in Water
• 8 cloves, sliced thin Garlic
• 3 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 tsp for pasta water Salt
• 3 pcs Calamansi
• 2 pcs, sliced optional Chili Peppers

Steps

1. Boil pasta in well-salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
2. In a wide pan, heat olive oil over medium-low. Add sliced garlic and cook slowly until golden, 3-4 minutes — low heat so it does not burn.
3. Add chili if using. Add drained tuna, break apart gently.
4. Add drained pasta and a splash of pasta water. Toss vigorously to coat.
5. Season with black pepper. Squeeze calamansi over and toss again.
6. Serve immediately — pasta waits for nobody.

Prices are estimates based on Department of Agriculture price monitoring. Nutrition is estimated from ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central, FNRI).