Tuna Tomato Pasta Sauce
Elevate your weeknight meals with this flavorful Tuna Tomato Pasta Sauce, a quick and comforting recipe perfect for busy days. Combining the bold flavors of garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and canned tuna in olive oil with a rich base of crushed tomatoes, this sauce is both hearty and satisfying. Accented with capers and fresh parsley for a tangy, herbaceous touch, it’s ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish. This one-pan wonder pairs beautifully with your favorite pasta, making it an effortlessly delicious dinner option. Perfect for seafood lovers and Mediterranean cuisine enthusiasts, this vibrant dish is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 5-ounce cans, drained canned tuna in olive oil
- 1 28-ounce can canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons (or to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoons (or to taste) black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, rinsed and drained capers
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (plus more for garnish) flat-leaf parsley
- 12 ounces, cooked according to package instructions pasta
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the drained tuna, breaking it up into smaller chunks with a spoon as it warms through.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Mix in the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the capers and chopped parsley, allowing the flavors to meld for 2-3 more minutes.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve the sauce over your cooked pasta and toss to coat. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1523 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.5 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 142 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 3777 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.8 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.4 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.9 g | ||
| Protein | 90.4 g | 181% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.2 mcg | 71% | |
| Calcium | 345 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 3739 mg | 80% | |
*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.
