Pasta With Tuna Sauce Recipe

Name: Pasta With Tuna Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: salt; black pepper; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, roughly chopped; 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, to taste; 2 tablespoons drained capers; 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped; 1 lb long pasta (spaghetti or linguine); 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna packed in oil, drained; chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

salt
black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, to taste
2 tablespoons drained capers
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped
1 lb long pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna packed in oil, drained
chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish

1
Bring a bit pot of water to a boil and add salt.
2
Add the olive oil to a deep skillet or a medium saucepan over med-high heat.
3
Add in onion; cook/stir occasionally, until it softens, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in red pepper flakes and capers, then the tomatoes.
5
Cook/stir occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to break up, 10-15 minutes; then lower the heat and cook for another 5-10 minutes.
6
Cook the pasta in the boiling water, stirring frequently, until it is tender but not mushy.
7
Just before it is done, stir the tuna into the tomato sauce, breaking it into flakes.
8
Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes as necessary.
9
Drain the pasta, toss with the sauce, garnish with the parsley, and serve,.

558

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: salt, black pepper, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Tuna Sauce 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.

Pasta With Tuna Sauce

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