Chilli Tuna Pasta Recipe

Name: Chilli Tuna Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 425 g tuna packed in oil; 8 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; 1 red onion, finely chopped; 50 g pine nuts; 250 ml pasta sauce (Leggos stir through Tomato); 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 teaspoons chili flakes (can use minced or fresh chilli instead if desired); 250 g penne; 10 ml olive oil (for frying); 1/2 cup fresh basil, roughly coppped; 30 g parmesan cheese (thick and long slices is great)

Servings: persons

425 g tuna packed in oil
8 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 red onion, finely chopped
50 g pine nuts
250 ml pasta sauce (Leggos stir through Tomato)
4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons chili flakes (can use minced or fresh chilli instead if desired)
250 g penne
10 ml olive oil (for frying)
1/2 cup fresh basil, roughly coppped
30 g parmesan cheese (thick and long slices is great)

1
In a large pot, cook penne to taste (see packaging for details).
2
Add oil to a deep, heavy based frying pan. Chop onion and cook in pan along with garic and chilli on high heat until oninion is soft.
3
Add chopped sun dried tomatoes, tuna and pasta sauce.
4
Reduce heat to a simmer.
5
Add pine nuts.
6
When pasta has cooked, drain and add to frying pan along with chopped, fresh basil.
7
Stir pasta through sauce until well coated.
8
Serve in large, open bowl.
9
Top with slices of fresh parmesan cheese.
10
You can add pretty much anything to this dish - olives, egg plant, artichoke hearts, capers - even anchovy fillets are lovely.
11
You can also remove the tuna from the dish and add 4 or 5 rashers of chopped bacon instead. This is VERY nice.

695

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 425 g tuna packed in oil, 8 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, 1 red onion, finely chopped, 50 g pine nuts, and more.

Yes, Chilli Tuna Pasta falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chilli Tuna Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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