Samsung Food
Log in
Use App
Log in
Andreea
By Andreea

Italian tuna balls

3 steps
Prep:5minCook:15min
A superhealthy twist on a family favourite that can be served with spaghetti or squashed flat and cooked as burgers
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:01:14 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great
Glycemic Index
56
Moderate
Glycemic Load
54
High

Nutrition per serving

Calories712.6 kcal (36%)
Total Fat18.6 g (27%)
Carbs96.6 g (37%)
Sugars9.9 g (11%)
Protein38.1 g (76%)
Sodium949 mg (47%)
Fiber7.8 g (28%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1
Flake the tuna into a bowl, then tip in the pine nuts, lemon zest, parsley, breadcrumbs and egg. Season and mix together with your hands until completely combined. Roll the mix into 12 walnut-size balls. Put a large pan of salted water on to boil, then cook the spaghetti according to pack instructions.
Step 2
Heat a little of the tuna oil in a large non-stick frying pan, then fry the tuna balls for 5 mins, turning every minute or so until completely golden. Drain on kitchen paper. Heat the tomato sauce, then toss together with the pasta and tuna balls.

To make it into burgers:

Step 3
Tex-Mex burgers: Tip the drained tuna, breadcrumbs and egg into a bowl with a handful fajita seasoning and a small handful chopped coriander. Mould the mix into 4 burgers, cook as above and serve in buns with your favourite burger toppings.

Notes

1 liked
0 disliked
Crispy
Delicious
Easy
Go-to
Moist
There are no notes yet. Be the first to share your experience!