Chili Tuna Pasta

Name: Chili Tuna Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian, European, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 small yellow onion; 4 cloves garlic; 400g tomato passata; 190gr canned tuna (in water), drained; 45g canned anchovies (in oil); 1/4 tsp red chili flakes; Salt to taste; 400g cooked pasta of choice; Fresh basil, for garnish; Grated pecorino cheese

7 steps

Prep:5minCook:15min

A pantry-friendly recipe that is perfect for when you are in isolation or running low on groceries, this chili tuna pasta is quick and easy, delicious, nutritious and budget-friendly!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:02:38 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories290.2 kcal (15%)

Total Fat5.5 g (8%)

Carbs37.3 g (14%)

Sugars1.5 g (2%)

Protein20.9 g (42%)

Sodium839.8 mg (42%)

Fiber3.8 g (13%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1yellow onion

small

4cloves garlic

400gtomato passata

190 grcanned tuna

in water, drained

45ganchovies

canned, in oil

¼ tspred chili flakes

400gpasta

Instructions

Step 1

Thinly slice garlic, small dice onion and chop anchovies.

Step 2

Cook pasta according to package instructions.

Step 3

Meanwhile, heat up a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and anchovies (along with the oil in the can). Cook until fragrant and anchovies dissolve.

Step 4

Stir in tomato passata and chili flakes and bring the sauce to a simmer.

Step 5

Stir in drained tuna, taking care not to break up the chunks too much. Taste and season with more salt if necessary.

Step 6

Drain pasta and add to the tomato sauce. Stir until well coated. Remove from heat.

Step 7

Garnish with fresh basil and serve. Top with grated pecorino cheese if desired. Enjoy!