A New Meal from One Can of Tuna: Yogurt-Dressed Tuna and Corn Cold Pasta

Before cooking for one

Cooking just for yourself? Start with these amounts from the recipe's one-serving column. Check the full ingredient list below for the remaining ingredients and seasonings.

• Penne: 1 paper cup (180 mL, dry pasta)
• Canned tuna: 5 household eating spoons (water-packed, drained fish)
• Canned corn: 3 household eating spoons (drained)

Follow the recipe's preparation and cooking steps after measuring; package size is not the amount to use.

This is an AI-generated image based on the recipe ingredients. The actual cooking result may differ.

If you spot a can of tuna in the pantry but want something other than rice today, try making a bowl with penne. Add corn and cucumber, then mix unsweetened yogurt with lemon juice for a cold pasta dish. The order is: drain the ingredients → cook and cool the pasta → toss with the dressing. Prepare these in three separate steps rather than mixing everything at once.

Ingredients for One Bowl

• Dry penne 1 paper cup (using a 180 mL cup)
• Water-packed tuna 5 household eating spoons (drained fish)
• Canned corn 3 household eating spoons (drained)
• ¼ of a medium cucumber
• Unsweetened plain yogurt 2 household eating spoons
• Lemon juice ½ household eating spoon, salt 1 pinch

Measure the tuna and corn without heaping them. The actual amounts may vary depending on the size of the cup and spoon you use at home.

First, Drain the Tuna and Corn

Drain the tuna and corn in a strainer, then measure out what you need. Wash the cucumber and cut it into pieces about 1 cm in size. Set the prepared ingredients together so you can assemble the dish as soon as the pasta is cooked.

Cook the Pasta According to the Package, and Mix the Dressing in a Small Dish

Add the penne to boiling water and stir for the first 1 minute. Use the time on the pasta package as your cooking guide. Take out one piece, let it cool, then cut it open to check whether a hard center remains. Drain the cooked pasta in a strainer, rinse it briefly under cold water, then shake the strainer to remove the water. Put the yogurt, lemon juice, and salt in a small dish and mix for about 20 seconds.

Add Everything to the Cooled Pasta and Toss from the Bottom

Put the cooled penne, tuna, corn, and cucumber in a bowl and add the dressing. Slide a spoon to the bottom of the bowl and toss upward to coat the pasta underneath as well. Toss until evenly coated and eat right away.

Do I Have to Add Mayonnaise?

This Kkinion recipe does not include mayonnaise. The dressing is made with unsweetened plain yogurt, lemon juice, and salt.

Should All Pasta Be Rinsed After Cooking?

Here, the pasta is tossed cold, so it is rinsed briefly to cool it. Do not apply the same method to all pasta dishes; follow the instructions for each recipe.

Start today by taking out a can of tuna. If you get mixed up about the order while preparing the ingredients, you can check the ingredients and cooking steps for the same recipe again on Kkinion.

Web Reference

The ingredient combination and preparation flow were informed by Good Food's tuna pasta salad. The quantities and cooking steps are based on the Kkinion recipe; this is not a firsthand cooking or tasting review.

Make It Yourself with the Kkinion Recipe

Below are all the ingredients and cooking steps for “Tuna and Corn Cold Pasta.” First choose the quantity for the number of people, then follow the preparation and cooking instructions at each step.

Recipe Ingredients

Tuna and Corn Cold Pasta · Estimated 20 minutes · Equipment: pot, strainer, knife, bowl

Choose one of the two quantities below to suit the number of people you are making it for.

• Penne: 1 serving 1 paper cup (180 mL, dry pasta) / 2 servings 2 paper cups (180 mL, dry pasta)
• Canned tuna: 1 serving 5 household eating spoons (water-packed, drained fish) / 2 servings 10 household eating spoons (water-packed, drained fish)
• Canned corn: 1 serving 3 household eating spoons (drained) / 2 servings 6 household eating spoons (drained)
• Cucumber: 1 serving 0.25 of a medium cucumber / 2 servings 0.5 of a medium cucumber
• Yogurt: 1 serving 2 household eating spoons (unsweetened plain) / 2 servings 4 household eating spoons (unsweetened plain)
• Lemon juice: 1 serving 0.5 household eating spoon / 2 servings 1 household eating spoon
• Salt: 1 serving 1 pinch / 2 servings 2 pinches

Complete Cooking Steps

1 step. Drain the water-packed tuna and canned corn in a strainer. Measure out the amounts below without heaping the household eating spoon. Wash the cucumber and cut it into 1 cm pieces.

What to check: The quantities below change according to the number of servings selected. The photo shows the preparation and cooked appearance for 1 serving. Use canned tuna made from cooked fish. Measure only the drained fish.

2 step. Bring water to a boil in a pot and add the penne. Stir for the first 1 minute so it does not stick, then cook according to the package directions. Take out one piece, let it cool, and cut it open. If there is no hard center, drain the pasta in a strainer.

What to check: Fill a 180 mL paper cup level with dry penne without pressing it down; 1 cup is 1 serving. The actual weight varies with the pasta shape, and nutrition information is based on about 60 g. For 1–2 servings, use 1 L of water (2 bottles of 500 mL each); for 3–4 servings, use 2 L of water and a pot with a capacity of at least 4 L. Adjust the default 10 minutes to the package directions.

3 step. Rinse the cooked pasta briefly under cold water to cool it, then shake the strainer to drain it. Put the yogurt, lemon juice, and salt in a small dish and mix for 20 seconds.

What to check: Measure using the same household eating spoon. Fill liquids without letting them spill over, and do not heap the yogurt. A pinch is the amount lightly pinched between the tips of your thumb and index finger. Toss the pasta when it is no longer hot and water is not dripping from it.

4 step. Add the cooled pasta, tuna, corn, cucumber, and dressing to a 16 cm bowl. Toss upward from the bottom with a spoon to coat everything evenly, and eat right away.

What to check: This step brings together ingredients that have already been prepared. Mix gently without breaking the tuna into pieces that are too small.

View the ingredients and cooking steps for tuna and corn cold pasta

The images in the article are newly generated AI images based on the Kkinion recipe linked to this post. The featured image is also an AI-generated example. These are not photos of actual cooking or tasting, and the quantities or finished appearance may differ.

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