Penne with Tuna and Cream

By the GetYourMacros team · 10 September 2026

A creamy Mediterranean classic made lighter using cream cheese instead of heavy cream.

• Time 15 min
• Course First course
• Diet Pescatarian
• Cuisine Italian
• Allergens gluten, dairy, fish

Ingredients (1 serving)

• 80 g Pasta
• 100 g Canned tuna in water
• 100 g Tomato passata
• 40 g Light cream cheese
• 30 g Onion
• 5 ml Extra virgin olive oil
• Fresh parsley to taste

Quantities are for one serving: multiply by the number of people. Calories and macros are computed on the app's food database, ingredient by ingredient.

Method

1. Boil the penne in salted water according to the package directions.
2. Finely chop the onion and soften it in a pan with the oil and a splash of water for 5 minutes.
3. Add the tomato passata and cook over medium heat for about 8 minutes.
4. Stir in the drained tuna and the light cream cheese, mixing until a pink, creamy sauce forms.
5. Drain the pasta, reserving a small ladle of cooking water.
6. Toss the pasta in the pan with the sauce, adding the water if needed to reach a silky consistency.
7. Finish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Tips

• Use the pasta cooking water to melt the cream cheese perfectly without adding extra fat.
• This sauce is great for meal prep; just add a drop of water when reheating in the microwave.

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