What to Make With Canned Tuna

Canned tuna is a shelf-stable dinner waiting to happen. These go well beyond a sandwich.

Tuna Pasta Bake

35 min · serves 4

Underdo the pasta slightly; it finishes in the sauce in the oven.

Cheap · Family

Tuna Melts

15 min · serves 2

Greek yogurt keeps the filling tangy without a jar of mayo.

Under 30 min · Cheap

Spicy Tuna Rice Bowls

10 min · serves 2

A no-cook sushi-bowl riff from two cans.

Under 30 min · Healthy · Cheap

The one tip

The FDA lists canned light tuna as a "best choice" fish that can be eaten 2–3 times a week; albacore is a "good choice", once a week.

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Questions people ask

What can I make with canned tuna tonight?

Quick options: Tuna Pasta Bake, Tuna Melts, Spicy Tuna Rice Bowls. Each is on this page with a full recipe and a serving scaler.

Any tips for cooking canned tuna?

The FDA lists canned light tuna as a "best choice" fish that can be eaten 2–3 times a week; albacore is a "good choice", once a week.