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By Linda Larsen, About.com

I'd recommend solid pack or chunk tuna for these recipes (except for those calling for sliced smoked tuna). Read the labels, and also keep an eye out for canned or vacuum-packed tuna on sale. Canned tuna, properly stored, will last for a year in your pantry. And you'll always have ingredients for an easy meal on hand!

Start With... Canned Tuna

  • Tuna Pizza
    I love this recipe. Tuna is mixed with white beans and vegetables, then served on a chewy boboli crust. It's super easy and very delicious.
  • Tuna and Spinach Risotto
    Risotto is such a wonderful dish. The creamy rice, when combined with savory tuna,lemon, and fresh spinach, makes a great easy dinner.
  • Tuna Tortellini
    Purchase the highest quality of tuna for this recipe, preferably one packed in olive oil. If you can only find tuna in water, add three to four tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil to this dish.
  • Tuna Alfredo Casserole
    This five ingredient recipe is super fast! You can add frozen vegetables, thawed and drained, to this basic recipe for more flavor and nutrition.
  • Tuna Rolls with Peanut Sauce
    Rice paper wrappers hold a fresh and spicy tuna and vegetable mixture. Serve it with peanut sauce for a taste of Thailand.
  • Microwave Tuna Au Gratin
    Potatoes, carrots, and green onions are cooked in the microwave until tender, then combined with tuna and cheese. This is updated comfort food!
  • Tuna Fruit Salad
    The sweet and tangy flavor of fresh fruit complements tuna beautifully. Use the best fresh fruits available in your area in this light and easy recipe.
  • Parmesan Tuna Sandwiches
    There's something about the combination of tuna with Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, and red bell pepper. If you like your food spicy, think about adding chopped jalapeno to this easy sandwich spread.
  • Tuna Melts for a Crowd
    One of the problems serving hot sandwiches is having to cook them one or two at a time. This recipe from 'Desperation Dinners' lets you cook six sandwiches at once.
  • Tuna Waldorf Salad
    This fresh and simple recipe is ready for the table in just ten minutes. The combination of tuna, apples, walnuts and raisins is spectacular.
  • Crisp Tuna Salad
    I loved canned potato sticks as a child, and I still love 'em! They add great crunch and flavor to this simple tuna salad.
  • Grilled Tuna Melts
    This George Foreman Grill recipe is simple and classic; a tuna sandwich at its best!
  • Tuna Carbonara
    Carbonara is a combination of spaghetti, eggs, and olive oil. This easy recipe adds tuna and some chopped vegetables for a great main dish.
  • Tuna Bisque
    When you need lunch on the table in a hurry, turn to this easy recipe. It's creamy, smooth, and delicious.
  • Tuna Croquettes
    Talk about back to the future! Tuna croquettes is a 1950s throwback that I believe everyone should eat at least once in their lives.
  • Salad Nicoise
    This classic French salad is a great warm-weather meal that starts with ingredients from your deli.

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