Tuna Zucchini Elbow Pasta

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This simple tuna and zucchini with elbow pasta recipe is easy and incredibly delicious! It's not fancy; it's just dinner.

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John Mitzewich
Chef John
John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Updated on March 12, 2025
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • olive oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 6 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 1 (28 ounce) jar marinara sauce

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • 2 (7 ounce) pouches tuna

  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni

  • 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until softens, about 2 minutes. Add zucchini, salt, Italian herbs, and pepper flakes; cook and stir until zucchini begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Add marinara sauce and water; bring to a boil.

  2. Stir tuna into sauce; simmer until zucchini are almost tender, 7 to 10 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until still firm, about 7 minutes. Drain well.

  4. Stir elbow macaroni into tuna mixture until thoroughly combined; season with salt. Turn off the heat, cover the skillet, and let pasta and sauce stand for exactly 6 minutes and 15 seconds. Pasta will soak up sauce and become more tender.

  5. Sprinkle servings with Parmesan cheese.

47 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

544 Calories
8g Fat
85g Carbs
33g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 544
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 1001mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate 85g 31%
Dietary Fiber 10g 34%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 33g 66%
Vitamin C 58mg 65%
Calcium 113mg 9%
Iron 6mg 32%
Potassium 1597mg 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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