Pasta with Tuna Sauce
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this quick and flavorful Pasta with Tuna Sauce recipe! Perfectly cooked spaghetti or penne is tossed in a savory, protein-packed sauce made with canned tuna, juicy cherry tomatoes, and briny capers, all sautéed with aromatic garlic and a hint of red chili flakes for a subtle kick. The dish is finished with fresh parsley for brightness and a touch of Parmesan for optional indulgence. Ready in just 30 minutes, this Mediterranean-inspired pasta is a perfect balance of simplicity and gourmet flavor. Serve it as a hearty main course and enjoy a comforting, easy-to-make meal that’s rich in texture and perfect for sharing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 2 cans Canned tuna in olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Capers
- 2 tablespoons Parsley (fresh, chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 50 grams Grated Parmesan (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves. Add the garlic to the skillet along with the red chili flakes, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.
Drain the canned tuna and add it to the skillet, breaking it into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon. Stir to combine.
Stir in the capers, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated in the sauce. Add more pasta water as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1842 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.4 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.8 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 210 mg | 70% | |
| Sodium | 4569 mg | 199% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.2 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.6 g | ||
| Protein | 120.3 g | 241% | |
| Vitamin D | 17.0 mcg | 85% | |
| Calcium | 688 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 1789 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
