Truffle Tuna Pasta (Tuna Helper)

As I continue to show people that truffle doesn't have to be used in intricate recipes, and anyone can do it, I've tried to show various quick or "instant" meals where you can simply add a truffle product, so you reach your desired flavor, and the best part, it doesn't have to be expensive either!

While in college, on a budget, there were many days and nights where I relied on simple, pre-boxed meals, like Velveeta Shells & Cheese, Hamburger Helper, or Lipton Pasta Sides. Sometimes I made them as is or as suggested, while other times I'd make them my own by adding veggies or meat to the pastas even if it didn't call for it.

Whether your pressed for time, looking for a cheap way to feed the family, your tired of the same old meals, or all of the above, this is a great solution to achieve a greater outcome.

If you're not a fan of tuna, you can easily switch it out for other ingredients like chicken (grilled, rotisserie, or your choice of an already cooked meat), or you can simply do it meatless for a nice creamy truffle pasta.

If you don't have truffle oil, you can easily substitute the Truffletopia Black Truffle Oil with one of our truffle sauces, and if you really want to take it next level, you can add our truffle carpaccio at the end of cooking, so you get slices of real truffle in every bite.

Truffled Tuna Pasta w/ Betty Crocker Tuna Helper

Tony Huey

Servings

5

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Cuisine

American

Category

Pasta

This is an easy recipe featuring a box of Betty Crocker Tuna Helper, Tuna Creamy Broccoli. This is a cheap way to make a fast meal more enjoyable and take it to the next level. Forget the stigma of a boxed meal. You choose the ingredients for this one!


My added ingredients were crushed red pepper, Truffletopia Black Truffle Oil (you can substitute truffle sauce and/or truffle carpaccio), parmesan reggiano, and fresh broccoli. These ingredients can be added as you see fit with the truffle products added after cooking.


Should you not like tuna, there are plenty of options. You can forego the meat all together, or you can add chicken of your choice (I'd recommend grilled or rotisserie), but if all you have is a can of chicken, feel free.



Truffled Tuna Pasta w/ Betty Crocker Tuna Helper

Ingredients

  • 1 box of Betty Crocker Tuna Helper

  • 2 cans of tuna (or 2 cups of chicken)

  • 1 cup broccoli

  • 1 ¾ cups milk

  • 1 ½ cups hot water

  • 3 tablespoons Truffletopia Black Truffle Oil (or Truffle Sauce)

  • 3 tablespoons of butter

  • a pinch of crushed red pepper (optional)

  • Truffle Salt, to taste (optional)

Directions

  1. Follow the instructions on the box. In a large pan, add butter, pasta, hot water, milk, tuna (or chicken), sauce mix, and crushed red pepper. Heat to a boil.

  2. Reduce heat and let simmer. The box suggests covering, but I leave it uncovered, stirring occasionally.

  3. As sauce starts to thicken you can add your broccoli. I do this later in the process, as I like my broccoli to not be overcooked, still having a bit of a crunch and a nice green color.

  4. When sauce is close desired thickness, remove from heat, and add your Truffletopia Black Truffle Oil or other truffle products.

  5. Plate your pasta and finish with parmesan reggiano and truffle salt (if desired). Enjoy!

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