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Pasta with Tuna and Olives
Pasta with Tuna and Olives is a fast and easy Pasta recipe that is perfect anytime.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 329 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
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 Peeled Roma or Marzano tomatoes (chopped/ 1 1/2 - 2 cups) (400 grams)
- 1/4-1/2 cup water
- 1 can tuna ( I use canned in water ) (140 grams)
- 20 green or black pitted olives sliced in half
- 3 cups cooked short pasta (or approximately 1 1/2 -2 cups dry)
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
329kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
699mg
(29%)
Potassium
423mg
(12%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
324IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329
% 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.