Tuna Pomodoro
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with Tuna Pomodoro, a vibrant and satisfying pasta dish brimming with fresh Mediterranean flavors. This quick and easy recipe brings together tender spaghetti, sweet and juicy cherry tomatoes, and flaky canned tuna in a light garlic-infused olive oil sauce. A touch of crushed red pepper adds just the right amount of heat, while fresh parsley brightens the dish for a burst of freshness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this crowd-pleasing meal is perfect for busy days without compromising on taste. Serve it with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of richness and enjoy a comforting yet elegant meal that feels like a taste of Italy. Keywords: Tuna Pomodoro, Mediterranean pasta recipe, easy tuna pasta, quick weeknight dinner, Italian-inspired recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 400 grams cherry tomatoes
- 185 grams canned tuna (in olive oil)
- 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 120 milliliters pasta cooking water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Mince the garlic and add it to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and release their juices.
Drain the canned tuna, flake it with a fork, and add it to the skillet along with the crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Reserve 120 milliliters (½ cup) of the pasta cooking water before draining the spaghetti. Add the cooked spaghetti directly into the skillet with the tuna and tomato mixture.
Pour the reserved pasta water into the skillet and toss everything together over medium heat for 1-2 minutes to coat the spaghetti in the sauce.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the pasta before serving.
Optional: Top with grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1685 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.6 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.3 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 132 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 3616 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.2 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.4 g | ||
| Protein | 100.4 g | 201% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.2 mcg | 46% | |
| Calcium | 699 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 1771 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.
