Tuna Patties With Marinara Sauce Recipe

Name: Tuna Patties With Marinara Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Marinara Sauce; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 19 ounces crushed tomatoes, undrained; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped; salt and pepper; Patties; 1 (19 ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained; 1 egg; 3 (6 ounce) tuna, drained and flaked; 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs; 1/3 cup fresh chives, chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

Marinara Sauce
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
19 ounces crushed tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
salt and pepper
Patties
1 (19 ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained
1 egg
3 (6 ounce) tuna, drained and flaked
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
1/3 cup fresh chives, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil

1
Marinara Sauce: In a saucepan, soften the garlic in oil. Add tomatoes. Bring to boil and let simmer slowly about 10 minutes. Add basil. Adjust seasoning. Set aside in a warm place.
2
Patties: In a food processor, puree the beans and egg until creamy. Put in a bowl and add tuna, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs and chives. Stir well. Adjust seasoning.
3
Put the remaining breadcrumbs in another bowl. Set aside.
4
Shape the mixture of tuna in 12 patties of about 1/4 cup each. Coat each one with breadcrumbs.
5
In a large non-stick skillet, brown the patties in oil about 3 minutes each side.
6
Serve with marinara sauce and a green veggie. Or you can serve with tartar sauce).

557

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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: Marinara Sauce, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 19 ounces crushed tomatoes, undrained, and more.

Yes, Tuna Patties With Marinara 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.

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Tuna Patties With Marinara Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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