Rigatoni With A Tuna Ragu Recipe

Name: Rigatoni With A Tuna Ragu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: olive oil; 1 red onion, peeled and finely chopped; 3 fresh red chilies, deseeded and finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 bunch fresh basil, leaved picked, stalks chopped; 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes; 20 ounces of good-quality tuna in olive oil, drained and flaked; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 lemons, zest and juice; handful of grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1
Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and cook the onion, chilli, cinnamon and basil stalks on a medium low heat for 5 to 7 minutes until the onion has softened. Increase the heat to medium high and add the tomatoes, tuna and a good pinch of salt. Break the tomatoes up, then bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Taste for seasoning.
2
Meanwhile cook the rigatoni in a pan of salted boiling water per the package instructions. When al dente, drain the pasta in a colander, reserving some of the cooking water. Toss the pasta into the sauce with the roughly torn basil leaves, a tablespoon of olive oil, the lemon zest, lemon juice and the Parmesan and mix together.
3
Loosen the pasta with a little of the reserved cooking water if needed. Check the seasoning and devour immediately.

1291

kcal

Calories

142

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: olive oil, 1 red onion, peeled and finely chopped, 3 fresh red chilies, deseeded and finely chopped, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Rigatoni With A Tuna Ragu 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!

Rigatoni With A Tuna Ragu

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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