Garganelli Pasta with Tuna Bolognese

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    35 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    683 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Garganelli Pasta with Tuna Bolognese

This simple but delicious 3 ingredient pasta with canned tuna and tomatoes is a traditional recipe from Bologna that is perfect for meatless days and when you don't feel like too many hours in the kitchen!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 400 g garganelli pasta (14oz) or spaghetti
  • 370 g tuna 13 oz) I used tuna fillets, quality, in olive oil
  • 1 onion red or 2 large shallots
  • 700 g tomatoes 24 oz) peeled or 400g tinned (14oz, for sauce
  • salt for pasta and to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2-3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • parsley optional, fresh

Instructions

  1. Put a pot of water on to boil for the pasta, add salt once it starts to boil and bring to the boil again!
  2. Peel and cut the onion into very thin slices and peel the fresh tomatoes (if using) by blanching in boiling water for a couple of minutes. Then remove the skins and cut into quarters.
  3. Sauté the onion in the olive oil until it becomes transparent. Add the chopped/tinned tomatoes.
  4. Cook covered over a low heat for about 30 minutes, until the tomatoes are very soft. Stir occasionally to prevent the sauce from sticking and burning. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 10 minutes before the sauce has finished cooking, add the drained tuna, broken into small pieces. .
  6. Meanwhile, cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the packet. If the tuna and tomato sauce seems dry, add some of the pasta cooking water just before the pasta is ready.
  7. When the pasta is ready, drain it and mix with the sauce. Serve immediately with a sprinkling of chopped fresh parsley if required.

Notes

  • This recipe is traditionally made with spaghetti. You can also use other pasta of your choice.
  • If you like them add some anchovies when cooking the onions for extra umami flavour.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 683kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 90g (30%) Protein 43g (86%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 623mg (26%) Potassium 967mg (21%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 448IU (9%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 99mg (10%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 683 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 683kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 90g 30%
Protein 43g 86%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 623mg 26%
Potassium 967mg 21%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 448IU 9%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 99mg 10%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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