How to Make Tuna, Bacon and Mushroom Spaghetti

Most people think canned tuna is only good for making tuna salad, but there are so many more things you can do with this canned fish. This simple pasta recipe gets a lot of flavor from a single can of tuna. Add bacon to the equation, and you'll be in heaven.

Things You'll Need

• Large skillet
• Small saucepan
• Strainer
• ½ cup white button mushrooms (chopped)
• ½ cup baby portabello mushrooms (chopped)
• 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 5 oz. bacon
• 3 ¾ cup water
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 7 oz. can tuna in olive oil (drained)
• 1 package dried spaghetti
• Pepper
• Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Chop bacon into small pieces and add to oil. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic to oil, and cook for an additional 1 minute.

2. Add mushrooms to pan and cook mixture for another 2 minutes, constantly stirring. Add ¾ cup of water and pepper to pan and stir again.

3. Simmer liquid for no less than 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Meanwhile, bring remaining water to boil in saucepan and cook spaghetti at least 6 minutes. Drain spaghetti into strainer.

4. Add canned tuna to the bacon-mushroom sauce and stir in, breaking up any large pieces of tuna. Place spaghetti in a large serving bowl and cover with sauce. Toss gently. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over pasta. Serve warm.

Tips & Warnings

• This recipe is just as good with canned salmon.

References

• Cooks.com