Soy-Free Classic Tuna Sauce
Elevate your pasta night with this rich and flavorful Soy-Free Classic Tuna Sauce, a modern twist on a timeless recipe. Featuring canned tuna packed in olive oil, creamy heavy cream, and the bright zing of lemon juice, this sauce balances indulgence with a hint of freshness. Capers add tangy brininess, while fragrant garlic and sautéed onions create an aromatic base that will have your kitchen smelling irresistible. Perfectly suited for anyone avoiding soy-based ingredients, this easy-to-make sauce comes together in just 30 minutes—including prep time—making it ideal for busy weeknights. Toss it with your favorite pasta or drizzle it over steamed vegetables for a satisfying meal, and finish it with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for added vibrancy. A must-try recipe for seafood lovers craving comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) Canned Tuna in Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 medium Yellow Onion
- 2 tablespoons Capers
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 handful Fresh Parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 0.5 cup Pasta Cooking Water
Instructions
1. Finely chop the garlic and onion. Drain the canned tuna, reserving the oil from one of the cans.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and the reserved tuna oil over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.
4. Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
5. Stir in the drained tuna and capers, breaking up the tuna with a wooden spoon.
6. Pour in the lemon juice and heavy cream, stirring to combine the ingredients evenly.
7. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for about 5 minutes, and season with salt and black pepper.
8. Reduce the heat to low and gradually add pasta cooking water to thin the sauce to your desired consistency.
9. Finely chop the fresh parsley and stir it into the sauce just before serving.
10. Toss the sauce with your favorite cooked pasta or serve over cooked vegetables, garnishing with extra parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1711 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 142.8 g | 183% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.2 g | 291% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 382 mg | 127% | |
| Sodium | 2543 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 66.0 g | 132% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.2 mcg | 71% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1225 mg | 26% | |
*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.
