As a home cook who's mastered countless budget meals over the years, I rely on simple, reliable recipes like this tuna pasta. It's straightforward, uses pantry staples, and delivers satisfying results every time.
The beauty? Inexpensive ingredients and minimal effort for a family-sized meal.
- 400g pasta
- 1 large can plain tuna
- 1 jar tomato sauce
- Olive oil
- 4 shallots
1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
2. Meanwhile, sauté the shallots in a little olive oil in a pan.
3. Add the crumbled tuna with its juice and simmer gently for a few minutes.
4. Once pasta is ready, stir in the tomato sauce to the tuna mixture briefly.
5. Drain pasta, combine with the sauce, and serve. Ready in about 10 minutes total!
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Eating affordably twice a day adds up—mastering cheap recipes like this is key to stretching your budget.
Pro tip from experience: Repurpose leftover pasta into a cold salad the next day. For dessert, try a simple yogurt cake—equally easy and economical.
