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Tuna and tomato pasta
This Tuna and Tomato Pasta recipe combines sautéed onions and tomatoes cooked until soft, stirred with canned tuna and seasoned with oregano or basil to create a simple, flavorful sauce. Tossed with cooked pasta and finished with fresh basil, grated Parmesan, and olive oil, it results in a light and easy pasta dish with a balance of savory and fresh flavors.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
to 6
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
South American, Italian, International
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.
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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.