Delicious Tuna Pasta with Tomato Sauce Recipe You’ll Love!
This delightful dish combines the comforting warmth of pasta with the savory goodness of tuna and a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it’s bursting with flavor and sure to satisfy.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- Canned Tuna (high-quality in olive oil or water)
- Tomato Sauce (good-quality or crushed tomatoes)
- Onion (finely chopped)
- Garlic (minced)
- Olive Oil (extra virgin)
- Fresh Basil or Parsley (optional)
- Dried Herbs (oregano or Italian seasoning)
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Start by boiling a large pot of salted water. Once it reaches a rolling boil, add your pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large skillet, heat a couple of tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add finely chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Then, add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the Tomato Sauce: Pour in your tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes) and stir well. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Incorporate the Tuna: Gently fold in the canned tuna. If using tuna in oil, you can add some of that oil for extra flavor. Stir until the tuna is heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Season the Sauce: Add salt, pepper, and any dried herbs you like at this point. If you have fresh herbs, save them for garnishing later. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach your desired sauce consistency. This will help the sauce cling to the pasta.
- Serve: Once everything is well combined, remove from heat. Serve the Pasta Thunfisch Tomatensauce hot, garnished with fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Feel free to mix and match ingredients based on what you have on hand. Consider adding veggies like spinach, zucchini, or bell peppers for added nutrition, or sprinkle grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano on top for extra flavor.