When time is short, simple ingredients make the best meals. Tinned tuna is the proof. It is one of those things always worth having in the cupboard, because there is so much you can do with it. Stir it through pasta, add it to a salad, fill a wrap or spoon it onto a jacket potato, and you have the makings of a proper meal in minutes.

That is what makes easy tuna recipes such a reliable option on busy days. Whether you are putting together a quick lunch, cooking dinner after work or prepping meals for the week ahead, tuna keeps things simple without giving up on flavour. And because John West tuna is ready to use straight from the tin or pouch, there is barely any prep involved.

Here are seven easy tinned tuna recipes to get you started, from five-minute rice bowls to family fishcakes:

• Easy Tuna Pasta in Tomato & Basil Sauce – approx 15 minutes. Perfect for a quick lunch.
• Quick Tuna Curry – approx 15 minutes. A tasty midweek winner.
• Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl – approx 5 minutes. Ideal for busy weekdays or lunch on the go.
• Air Fryer Tuna Melt Stuffed Peppers – approx 5 minutes. Great for meal prep and easy weekday lunches.
• Tuna and Quinoa Salad – approx 45 minutes. A simple meal prep option.
• Air Fryer Tuna Fishcakes – approx 30 minutes. A family-friendly weekend dinner.
• Tuna Nachos – approx 20 minutes. A flavour-packed sharing dish.

Tinned tuna has earned its place in the cupboard for a reason. It works with a huge range of ingredients, which makes it a genuinely versatile choice for everything from light lunches to hearty evening meals.

Then there is the convenience. Unlike fresh tuna, tinned tuna is ready to use straight from the tin or pouch, so it goes into your favourite recipe with no preparation at all.

Whatever is on the menu, John West has a wide range to choose from, from classic tuna chunks to no-drain and ready-to-serve options, so you can pick the one that works best for you.