Tuna Tomato Pasta Sauce
Elevate your weeknight meals with this flavorful Tuna Tomato Pasta Sauce, a quick and comforting recipe perfect for busy days. Combining the bold flavors of garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and canned tuna in olive oil with a rich base of crushed tomatoes, this sauce is both hearty and satisfying. Accented with capers and fresh parsley for a tangy, herbaceous touch, it’s ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish. This one-pan wonder pairs beautifully with your favorite pasta, making it an effortlessly delicious dinner option. Perfect for seafood lovers and Mediterranean cuisine enthusiasts, this vibrant dish is sure to become a family favorite!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 5-ounce cans, drained canned tuna in olive oil
- 1 28-ounce can canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons (or to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoons (or to taste) black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, rinsed and drained capers
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (plus more for garnish) flat-leaf parsley
- 12 ounces, cooked according to package instructions pasta
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Add the drained tuna, breaking it up into smaller chunks with a spoon as it warms through.
Step 5
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Mix in the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Step 6
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 7
Stir in the capers and chopped parsley, allowing the flavors to meld for 2-3 more minutes.
Step 8
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Step 9
Serve the sauce over your cooked pasta and toss to coat. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1591.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1523.1 |
| Total Fat 64.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | |
| Cholesterol 142mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3776.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 152.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 31.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 41.9g | |
| Protein 90.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 568IU | 0% |
| Calcium 344.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3738.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories