Tuna Pasta with Lemon and Capers (One Pot)
Healthy, one-pot tuna pasta that’s loaded with capers, lemon juice and fresh parsley. This dish comes together in 15 minutes, and is the perfect easy lunch for a group, or just 1-2 people.

Recipe Features:
- Light and fresh pasta
- Quick and easy
- Made in one pot
- Easily customizable
This Tuna Pasta with Lemon and Capers is healthy, ridiculously simple and it only takes 15 minutes to throw together too. And for those that don’t like the thought of tuna (my husband didn’t), I provide some alternatives below.
Also, this recipe is a great one for those that are looking to cook for just 1 or 2 people – you just need to add less of the ingredients. It all comes down to taste, anyway.
Ingredient Notes For This Tuna Pasta with Lemon and Capers:
- Meat – This recipe calls for tuna. However, if you don’t want to use tuna, a great alternative would be rotisserie chicken, shrimp or boiled/seasoned chicken.
- Pasta – I love using fettucine for this because it really holds up to the other ingredients.
- Capers – Don’t skip this ingredient. It adds the perfect briny bite and works so well with the fish and lemon juice.
- Lemon – Be sure to add some fresh lemon juice here as well. It helps cut some of the richness of the fish and brings the dish together nicely.
And, for more pasta recipes, please give these a try:
- Sausage & Artichoke Stuffed Shells (Dairy-Free)
- Easy Tomato Basil Chicken Pasta
- Creamy Rotini with Corn and Sausage
- Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad
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Tuna Pasta with Lemon and Capers (One Pot)
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Healthy, one-pot tuna pasta that’s loaded with capers, lemon juice and fresh parsley. This dish comes together in 15 minutes, and is the perfect easy lunch for a group, or just 1-2 people.
Ingredients
- 12 oz. Jovial Organic Gluten-Free Brown Rice Fettucine, cooked according to pkg. directions
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil, a healthy drizzle
- 1 12 oz can Albacore Wild Tuna, drained
- 3–4 tbsp Capers, liquid drained
- 1 Lemon, freshly squeezed juice
- Himalayan Pink Salt, to taste
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
- Fresh Parsley, to taste
Instructions
- Pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water before adding the pasta. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
- Put it together: Once pasta is cooked and drained, add the olive oil, tuna, capers and lemon juice to the pot and mix until well combined.
- Season to taste: Finish with some salt, pepper and parsley. Serve it up and enjoy!
Notes
- If possible, use all organic ingredients.
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Easy Main Dish, Easy Pasta Recipes, Fish, Healthy, Lemon, Lunch, Main Dish, Pasta Recipes, Tuna Recipes

This looks really good….and easy! Bob always likes tuna!
It’s very good! Definitely give it a try. And you’ll be surprised at how easy it is — comes together just like that! 😉