Student's Easy Tuna Pasta (IP, GF, DF)

As my kids are getting older and some are leaving the nest, I feel inspired to share some recipes that are my default go to's for a Quick and Easy meal, or when I reach the end of the month and need to cook on a budget from the pantry. This one is put together really fast and can feed a dorn room of students on a budget!

Student's Easy Tuna Pasta

Ingredients:

1 Packet Pasta of choice (Use GF if needed)

Water

Salt

1 Tin of tuna (optional: 2 if you want more protein)

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 green Pepper, chopped

1/2 - 1C Mayonnaise

Method:

1. Instant pot method: Place the whole bag of pasta in the instant pot with 4C water (1 Liter) and sprinkle salt. Close the lid, seal, and pressure cook on high for 8 minutes. Allow a natural release.

Stovetop Method: Place the pasta in a large pot and cover with boiling water and add salt. Bring this to a boil for about 8 minutes. Drain when al dante.

2. While the pasta cooks, drain and empty a tin of tuna into a breakfast bowl.

3. Add the chopped onion and green pepper and 1/2 C mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. When the pasta is ready, add the tuna Mayonnaise to the pasta and stir until well coated. Taste and adjust seasoning and add mayonnaise if needed.

Serves 6