Perky Tomato Sauce and Tuna

Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and flavorful Perky Tomato Sauce and Tuna recipe—a Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece that comes together in just 30 minutes! Bursting with tangy crushed tomatoes, zesty capers, briny black olives, and tender flakes of tuna, this dish achieves the perfect balance of savory and bold. Infused with garlic, red chili flakes, and a touch of dried oregano, every bite is packed with dynamic layers of taste. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of chopped parsley add a lively, refreshing finish. Perfectly paired with pasta, rice, or crusty bread, this quick and hearty dish makes an ideal weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for entertaining.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 7 ounces canned tuna in olive oil, drained
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
• 0.25 cups black olives, sliced
• 1 teaspoons dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and red chili flakes to the skillet, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.

Step 3

Pour in the crushed tomatoes, stirring well to combine. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

Step 5

Add the tuna, breaking it into chunks with a spoon, along with the capers, black olives, and dried oregano.

Step 6

Stir everything together gently, then season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Step 7

Continue cooking for another 5 minutes to heat the tuna through and allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Finish by stirring in the fresh parsley and squeezing the lemon juice over the sauce. Mix lightly.

Step 9

Serve immediately over your choice of pasta, rice, or with crusty bread. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1130.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	969.7

Total Fat 56.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 105.1mg	0%
Sodium 2901.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.0g	0%
Total Sugars 33.6g
Protein 69.8g	0%

Vitamin D 158.8IU	0%
Calcium 277.7mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 3348.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.1%

Protein: 27.6%

Carbs: 22.4%