Tuna Alfredo

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A jar of Alfredo sauce makes this easy dinner come together fast. Give it a burst of color and flavor with chopped fresh parsley and freshly ground black pepper.

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Caitlyn Diimig, RD
Caitlyn Diimig, RD
Caitlyn Diimig, RD
Caitlyn Diimig, RD, is a registered dietitian and food editor for Dotdash Meredith and Allrecipes magazine. Whether editing complex health information into easy-to-understand stories or developing 30-minute delicious recipes for dinner tonight, she makes leading a healthy lifestyle achievable through food.
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Updated on August 17, 2023
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Tuna Alfredo
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 (12 ounce) package dry fettuccine pasta

  • 1 (15 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon drained capers

  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. Stir together Alfredo sauce, lemon juice, capers, lemon zest, and pepper in a small saucepan. Stir in tuna; cook over medium heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve over fettuccine.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

412 Calories
22g Fat
46g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 412
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 8g 42%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 733mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Protein 11g 22%
Potassium 118mg 3%

* 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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