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Tuna Pasta

Serve this Tuna Pasta for a light, meat-free dish that is packed with flavor and texture. It is a simple and tasty dish that is ready in no time.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian, Western
Keyword tuna pasta
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 817kcal
Author sanna

Ingredients

  • 375 grams spaghetti
  • 2 170 grams can tuna flakes in water drained weight is 120 grams each can
  • 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 medium red onion sliced very thinly
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 and ½ cup grape or cherry tomatoes sliced lengthwise
  • ½ cup black pitted olives
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt plus more, to taste
  • ¼ tsp pepper plus more, to taste
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese cubed, optional
  • chopped basil leaves for garnish
  • ¾ cup shaved parmesan for toppings

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the sliced red onion and cook until soft and a little bit caramelized. Add the garlic and cook for a minute or so.
  • Add the tomatoes and toss everything for another minute. Add the chicken broth. Let this simmer for 5 minutes, until the broth has slightly reduced. 
  • Add the tuna and the olives to the saucepan. Season with salt and pepper. Add the drained pasta to the saucepan and mix everything, making sure to coat the pasta with the sauce. Add more salt and pepper if needed. Turn off heat.
  • If you are adding mozzarella, add and stir them in. Divide pasta into pasta plates. Top pasta with chopped basil and parmesan. Serve.

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Notes

  • Make sure to use plain canned tuna and not the flavored ones.
  • You can add a bit more chicken broth as needed if you think the pasta needs more liquid.
 
Adapted from Pioneer Woman Cooks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servings | Calories: 817kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 1556mg | Potassium: 467mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 933IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 345mg | Iron: 2mg