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Tuna in Tomato Sauce

  • Jan 8, 2025
  • 2 min read

Updated: May 13

  • Italian Mediterranean pasta featuring tuna in a rich tomato sauce, enhanced with sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, and a hint of hot pepper. This dish is prepared in just 25 minutes. Please refer to the recipe for detailed instructions.

Ingredients: simple, total time: 25 min, 2 serving

For Pasta:

  • 250 g spaghetti

  • 1 tsp salt

  • water


Tomato Sauce:

  • 2 Tbsp Olive oil EVO

  • 1 whole chili pepper

  • 3 pieces of dry tomato/ chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves/ minced

  • 250 ml tomato paste

  • 3 can tuna/ filtered and chopped-300g

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 tsp each oregano and basil to taste

  • 180 ml water

  • 2 full Tbsp Parmesan cheese/ grated

Preparation:
  • Ensure all ingredients are prepared as outlined above.

  • Simultaneously, heat the pan for the sauce and set the water to boil for the pasta.

  • As the water reaches a boil, begin preparing the sauce, which requires approximately 20–25 minutes to complete.


Sauce:

  1. Begin by adding the olive oil to the pan and heating it over low to moderate heat.

  2. Introduce the garlic, a piece of hot pepper, and finely chopped dried tomatoes. Sauté until the garlic becomes aromatic.

  3. Add the tomato paste, mix thoroughly, and continue cooking over low to moderate heat, gradually incorporating 60 ml of water (totaling 180 ml) every 5–7 minutes. During this process, season with salt, pepper, basil, and oregano.

  4. Once the final portion of water is added, mix well, then add the drained, chopped tuna and stir thoroughly. Allow it to cook for approximately 5 minutes.

  5. Finally, incorporate 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese, blend well, and then add the spaghetti.

  6. Combine all ingredients thoroughly for about a minute before turning off the heat.

  7. Serve warm on plates, garnished with additional Parmesan.

Buon appetito!

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