Tuna Sauce With Pasta Recipe

Name: Tuna Sauce With Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 Tbsp. Italian parsley, chopped; 1 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped or 1 tsp. dried basil; 1/4 c. olive oil; 1/4 tsp. hot red pepper, crushed; 1 (6 1/2 oz.) can chunk tuna, drained and flaked; 2 heaping Tbsp. tomato paste; 1/2 c. dry red wine; 2 c. canned peeled Italian tomatoes; 12 oz. any type pasta you like, cooked and drained

Servings: persons

1
Combine garlic, parsley and basil.
2
Set aside 1/2 of the mixture.
3
In a medium saucepan, saute other 1/2 of the mixture in oil (do not brown).
4
Add red pepper and salt.
5
Cook 1 minute.
6
Add tuna and tomato paste.
7
Stir with wooden spoon 1 minute more.
8
Add wine and stir over high heat until paste is dissolved.
9
Add tomatoes and cook 5 minutes more.
10
Adjust seasonings to taste. Remove from heat and add remaining herb mixture.
11
Pour over hot cooked pasta.

511

kcal

Calories

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: 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 Tbsp. Italian parsley, chopped, 1 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped or 1 tsp. dried basil, 1/4 c. olive oil, and more.

Yes, Tuna Sauce With 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!

Tuna Sauce With Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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