Tuna and tomato pasta
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 to 6
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
South American, Italian, International
Tuna and tomato pasta
Description
The dish starts by heating olive oil in a sauté pan, then gently cooking diced onions and tomatoes until they soften and meld together into a sauce. Adding canned tuna provides protein and a savory note, while seasonings like oregano or basil contribute herbal aroma and flavor. This mixture is cooked briefly to marry the ingredients.
Cooked pasta is then folded into the sauce, allowing the noodles to absorb the flavors. The dish is served topped with freshly chopped basil, grated Parmesan cheese, and an extra drizzle of olive oil, adding fresh herbal brightness, salty tang, and richness respectively.
Optional variations include adding achiote and cumin for an Ecuadorian flavor twist, incorporating diced bell peppers for texture, or a touch of heat with peppers or chipotle paste. A creamy version can be made with the addition of heavy cream or Mexican-style crema to the sauce. This pasta can function as a quick weeknight meal or a light luncheon plate.
Ingredients
- 2-3 tbs olive oil
- ½ white onion diced
- 4 tomato diced (can also used canned tomatoes
- 2 tuna canned
- 1 tablespoon oregano and/or basil, dried
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 lb pasta cooked according to package instructions, of your choice
To serve:
- basil freshly chopped
- Parmesan Cheese grated
- olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan.
- Add the onions and tomatoes, cook on medium heat for about 8-10 minutes or until soft.
- Add the tuna fish, mix well and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the oregano/basil.
- Stir in the cooked pastas and serve with additional fresh basil, grated parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- For a regional Ecuadorian flavor, add ground achiote and cumin when cooking the onions and tomatoes.
- Incorporate diced bell peppers or add spicy elements like fresh hot peppers, chipotle paste, or cayenne for different flavor profiles.
- A creamy variation is possible by stirring in heavy cream or a Mexican-style crema after combining sauce and pasta.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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