Whole30 Classic Tuna Sauce
Elevate your weeknight meals with this Whole30 Classic Tuna Sauce—a healthy and flavorful dish that's quick to prepare and perfect for those following the Whole30 lifestyle. Made with pantry staples like canned tuna, diced tomatoes, and olive oil, this recipe combines simplicity with robust flavor. Aromatic sautéed onions and garlic create a savory base, while a touch of crushed red pepper adds a gentle heat that perfectly complements the rich, protein-packed tuna. Fresh parsley finishes the dish with a burst of vibrant freshness, making it ideal for serving over zoodles, steamed vegetables, or as a standalone low-carb entrée. Ready in just 30 minutes, this Whole30-compliant sauce is easy, nutrient-rich, and sure to become a staple in your meal rotation. Perfect for clean eating enthusiasts and seafood lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 5-ounce cans, drained canned tuna
- 1 14-ounce can, Whole30 approved diced tomatoes
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the drained tuna, breaking it up with a spoon as you mix it with the onions and garlic.
Add the diced tomatoes with their juices, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Stir to combine all ingredients and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve the tuna sauce immediately over zoodles or your choice of steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
212 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.2 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 582 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 19.9 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 503 mg | 11% | |
*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.
