Hi Everyone!
It’s been ages since I last posted on my blog. I’ve been posting on Facebook a lot but not here. I figured that having the same post in two places was just information overload and repetitive. However, the other day I talked to my childhood friend. She said, “why haven’t you been posting?”
“Actually, I’m posting a lot. It’s not on my blog but on Facebook.” I responded.
“I’m not on Facebook. Jen, a lot of my friends aren’t on Facebook either, so you can post it on your blog too you know.”
I assumed having the same post in two places was repetitive. So, I didn’t do it. Now that I know that not everyone is on Facebook, I will write here too! I’m so happy she encouraged me!
Since we are all in self-quarantine I want to post things that are useful to everyone. Well, my first thought was “food”! Of course…
What’s simple, easy, and economical?
What popped into my mind was this Japanese style tuna pasta. It has only 3 main ingredients that are most likely in your pantry: Tuna, pasta, and an onion. The seasoning is mayonnaise and soy sauce. That’s it!! Even your children can make this one. Don’t be fooled with this simple recipe. You may wonder if it might taste bad because it’s so easy, but honestly, it’s really delicious too!
Easy Japanese Tuna Pasta
Equipment
- pot for boiling pasta
- large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cans albacore tuna I use the ones in brine
- 1 500g box pasta any shaped pasta will work but spaghetti is best
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- mayonnaise to bind
- black pepper to taste
- 1/4 bunch fresh parsley
- soy sauce I like the low sodium
Instructions
- Boil pasta, add olive oil and set aside and let cool. Once cool, add sliced onion. For the tuna, I drain the liquid before adding it to the pasta. Then season with mayonnaise, soy sauce, and black pepper. So easy, even your children will enjoy making this! If you don't like tuna you can make with tenderloin chicken strips.
- boil pasta to al dente, drain, add olive oil so it won't stick. Set aside in bowl and cool
- once cooled add sliced onions
- open the cans of tuna and drain liquid. Run a knife through the tuna so it's broken into bite sized pieces and add to pasta bowl
- add enough mayonnaise to cover pasta and tuna.
- season with soy sauce, black pepper
- add chopped parsley for a nice kick
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