Tuna Spaghetti With Fava Beans Recipe

Name: Tuna Spaghetti With Fava Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: spaghetti amount is up to you-loads for me; 1 can plum tomatoes; 1 teaspoon tomato puree; 1 pinch dried thyme; 1 pinch dried oregano; 1 pinch dried Italian herbs; 1 pinch sweet paprika; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 stock cube, chicken or vegetable; 1 teaspoon sugar; extra-virgin olive oil important for flavour; 2 garlic crushed cloves of; 1 chopped onion; 1 cup broad beans frozen or canned; 1 can tuna; olives Some chopped, optional

Servings: persons

spaghetti amount is up to you-loads for me
1 can plum tomatoes
1 teaspoon tomato puree
1 pinch dried thyme
1 pinch dried oregano
1 pinch dried Italian herbs
1 pinch sweet paprika
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 stock cube, chicken or vegetable
1 teaspoon sugar
extra-virgin olive oil important for flavour
2 garlic crushed cloves of
1 chopped onion
1 cup broad beans frozen or canned
1 can tuna
olives Some chopped, optional

1
Fry the onion and add the garlic once the onion is translucent.
2
Add the tomatoes and the tomato puree
3
Add the herbs and spices.
4
Crush the stock cube and add to the sauce.
5
Taste for seasoning and add the sugar.
6
Cook on medium heat until sauce begins to thicken.
7
Add the tuna and broad beans.
8
Cook on medium heat for as long as it takes you to boil the spaghetti (approximately 15-20 minutes), this way you're allowing the broad beans to absorb the flavours.
9
Boil the spaghetti and add it to the sauce.
10
Add the chopped olives and on a very low heat incorporate the sauce into the pasta until every strand is well coated.
11
Serve with some parmesan cheese and enjoy!

511

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: spaghetti amount is up to you-loads for me, 1 can plum tomatoes, 1 teaspoon tomato puree, 1 pinch dried thyme, and more.

Yes, Tuna Spaghetti With Fava Beans 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 Spaghetti With Fava Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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