Tuna Pasta Sauce Recipe

Name: Tuna Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup onion, chopped; 4 -5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup sweet pepper, red and yellow, chopped; ½ cup black olives, chopped (I like kalamata); 1 (10 ounce) can tuna (just your normal can of tuna); 1 (14 ounce) jar tomato sauce (any old kind of spaghetti sauce); 2 teaspoons fresh basil, shredded; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 cups white wine; ¼ teaspoon salt (or however much you want, as to taste); ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
4 -5 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup sweet pepper, red and yellow, chopped
½ cup black olives, chopped (I like kalamata)
1 (10 ounce) can tuna (just your normal can of tuna)
1 (14 ounce) jar tomato sauce (any old kind of spaghetti sauce)
2 teaspoons fresh basil, shredded
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups white wine
¼ teaspoon salt (or however much you want, as to taste)
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1
Saute the onion in olive oil over medium heat until transluscent.
2
Add in the garlic, peppers and olives, saute for 5 minutes.
3
Add in tuna, then stir in the tomato sauce, herbs and white wine *Do not add salt to taste at this point*.
4
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and leave sauce to reduce, stirring occasionally (takes around 30 minutes, depending on the heat level).
5
Once sauce has reduced to the texture you prefer, add seasonings.
6
Stir in freshly boiled pasta, incorporate thoroughly, and serve.
7
*I think if I had them, I would have added capers for another flavor dimension, but it's fine without.

295

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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

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup onion, chopped, 4 -5 garlic cloves, minced, 1 cup sweet pepper, red and yellow, chopped, and more.

Yes, Tuna Pasta 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tuna Pasta Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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