Soy-Free Classic Tuna Sauce

Elevate your pasta nights with this delectable Soy-Free Classic Tuna Sauce, a creamy and zesty twist on an Italian favorite. Made with pantry staples like canned tuna in olive oil, garlic, and capers, this recipe combines rich flavors with a bright touch of lemon juice and fresh parsley. Heavy cream creates a luscious texture, while pasta cooking water ensures the perfect consistency. Ready in just 30 minutes, this sauce is a versatile choice for tossing with your favorite pasta or drizzling over roasted vegetables. Free from soy and packed with savory depth, it’s a quick, weeknight meal that's both comforting and gourmet.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans (5 oz each) Canned Tuna in Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 medium Yellow Onion
• 2 tablespoons Capers
• 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• 1 handful Fresh Parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 0.5 cup Pasta Cooking Water

Directions

Step 1

1. Finely chop the garlic and onion. Drain the canned tuna, reserving the oil from one of the cans.

Step 2

2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and the reserved tuna oil over medium heat.

Step 3

3. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.

Step 4

4. Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 5

5. Stir in the drained tuna and capers, breaking up the tuna with a wooden spoon.

Step 6

6. Pour in the lemon juice and heavy cream, stirring to combine the ingredients evenly.

Step 7

7. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for about 5 minutes, and season with salt and black pepper.

Step 8

8. Reduce the heat to low and gradually add pasta cooking water to thin the sauce to your desired consistency.

Step 9

9. Finely chop the fresh parsley and stir it into the sauce just before serving.

Step 10

10. Toss the sauce with your favorite cooked pasta or serve over cooked vegetables, garnishing with extra parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(873.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1711.3

Total Fat 142.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 382mg	0%
Sodium 2542.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 20.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g	0%
Total Sugars 6.0g
Protein 66.0g	0%

Vitamin D 568IU	0%
Calcium 130.0mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 1225.4mg	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: 78.8%

Protein: 16.2%

Carbs: 5.0%