Pasta with Tuna and Olives
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
329 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Pasta with Tuna and Olives
Description
The Pasta with Tuna and Olives is prepared by simmering a tomato sauce made from olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, hot pepper flakes, canned peeled chopped tomatoes, and water until it thickens. Meanwhile, pasta is cooked al dente in boiling water. The sauce is then combined with canned tuna drained of water, sliced pitted olives, and cooked pasta, tossing everything on high heat with some reserved pasta water to bind the ingredients in a lightly creamy texture.
With the firm pasta carrying a sauce that melds fresh herbs and tomatoes with savory tuna and salty olives, the dish achieves a well-rounded flavor profile. The slight heat from pepper flakes can be adjusted, and the method ensures a cohesive texture rather than a purely wet sauce.
This recipe serves as a quick main course or weekday meal. It can be served immediately once combined, accommodating variations in pasta shape or amount depending on preference.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1-2 pinches hot pepper flakes if desired
- 1 can Roma tomatoes 400 grams, peeled, chopped, or Marzano tomatoes; 1 1/2 - 2 cups
- 1/4-1/2 cup water
- 1 can tuna 140 grams, canned in water
- 20 green olives or black olives, pitted, sliced in half
- 3 cups pasta or approximately 1 1/2 -2 cups dry, short, cooked
Instructions
- In a large pan add olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, hot pepper flakes, and water. Heat over medium heat, uncovered for approximately 15-20 minutes or until thickened.
- While the sauce is cooking boil the water and cook the pasta al dente.
- Then lower the heat, and add the tuna, stir to combine and simmer for about one minute. Add the olives, stirring to combine, add the cooked pasta and half a ladle of pasta water (about ¼ cup) tossing to combine on high heat until almost creamy. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 699mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 324IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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