8 delicious ways to turn a $2 can of tuna into a gourmet meal
Satisfying, delicious and budget-friendly.
Whether it's chunks of tuna in springwater, olive oil or mayonaise, a tin of the humble fish can become the star ingredient in your next meal.
WATCH: Tuna and sweet potato patties with pickled salad
It's the university student pantry staple. A can of tuna. Do you love tinned tuna for its convenience, affordability or taste? Whatever the reason is, you can't deny that it's an easy way to add some protein to your lunch.
From a classic mornay to a layered salad, we've rounded up 7 of our best canned tuna recipes that are delicious, satisfying and budget-friendly. 
These sweet potato and tuna patties are ideal for nights when life feels a little chaotic and you want to pull dinner together using as many trusty pantry staples as possible. Here, Karen Martini turns a humble tin of tuna into the main event, by pairing it with nutritious sweet potato and a supporting cast of healthy vegetables. Click here for the recipe.
When looking for a simple and delicious dinner, nothing beats a budget-friendly tuna pasta. Put a green spin on a classic with asparagus, green beans and parsley. Click here for the recipe.
Layered tuna salad Marina Oliphant Fresh, healthy and oh so colourful. Thanks to the addition of tuna, this salad is hearty and perfect as a filling lunch for work or for picnics on the weekend. Click here for the recipe.
Andre Martin Healthy pasta? Yes it's possible here's how. Switch out salty anchovies for a healthy tin of tuna in this satisfying twist on pasta puttanesca. Click here for the recipe.
Sushi fans rejoice, with this recipe you'll have healthy nori rolls of brown rice, sliced avocado and tuna in a flash. For an extra hit of flavour, swap out tuna chunks in springwater for sweet chilli, mild Indian curry or tomato and basil. Click here for the recipe.
tuna, and chickpea salad Soft-boiled eggs add creaminess and warmth to this spinach, tuna and chickpea salad. Tossed in a Dijon, lemon and olive oil dressing, this salad will soon become a lunchtime favourite. Click here for the recipe.
1. Tuna and veg pasta mornay
Tuna and veg pasta mornay
An old-fashioned classic pasta bake the whole family will enjoy. Our tuna veg and pasta mornay makes the perfect weeknight meal. Use up any leftover cooked small pasta in this dish. Click here for the recipe.
2. Tuna and sweet potato patties with pickled salad
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These sweet potato and tuna patties are ideal for nights when life feels a little chaotic and you want to pull dinner together using as many trusty pantry staples as possible. Here, Karen Martini turns a humble tin of tuna into the main event, by pairing it with nutritious sweet potato and a supporting cast of healthy vegetables. Click here for the recipe.
3. Tuna pasta bake
When looking for a simple and delicious dinner, nothing beats a budget-friendly tuna pasta. Put a green spin on a classic with asparagus, green beans and parsley. Click here for the recipe.
4. Layered tuna salad
Layered tuna salad Marina Oliphant Fresh, healthy and oh so colourful. Thanks to the addition of tuna, this salad is hearty and perfect as a filling lunch for work or for picnics on the weekend. Click here for the recipe.
5. Tuna and sweet chilli wrap 
This budget-friendly idea for lunch is anything but boring! With a gluten-free option included, this wrap is packed with mayo, sweet chilli sauce & coriander. Click here for the recipe.
6. Gluten-free Italian tuna spaghetti
Andre Martin Healthy pasta? Yes it's possible here's how. Switch out salty anchovies for a healthy tin of tuna in this satisfying twist on pasta puttanesca. Click here for the recipe.
7. Brown rice sushi
Sushi fans rejoice, with this recipe you'll have healthy nori rolls of brown rice, sliced avocado and tuna in a flash. For an extra hit of flavour, swap out tuna chunks in springwater for sweet chilli, mild Indian curry or tomato and basil. Click here for the recipe.
8. Egg, tuna, and chickpea salad
Egg,
tuna, and chickpea salad Soft-boiled eggs add creaminess and warmth to this spinach, tuna and chickpea salad. Tossed in a Dijon, lemon and olive oil dressing, this salad will soon become a lunchtime favourite. Click here for the recipe.
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