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Tuna and tomato pasta

Recipe for quick and easy tuna and tomato pasta, the sauce is made with canned tuna fish, tomatoes, onions, olive oil, and herbs.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 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 tomatoes diced (can also used canned tomatoes)
  • 2 cans of tuna fish
  • 1 tablespoon of dried oregano and/or basil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb of your choice of pastas cooked according to package instructions
To serve:
  • Freshly chopped basil
  • grated parmesan
  • olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan.
  2. Add the onions and tomatoes, cook on medium heat for about 8-10 minutes or until soft.
  3. Add the tuna fish, mix well and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the oregano/basil.
  4. Stir in the cooked pastas and serve with additional fresh basil, grated parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

  • For an Ecuadorian twist add some ground achiote (annatto) and ground cumin when cooking the onions and tomatoes. You can also add diced bell peppers, and if you like it spicy then add a bit of fresh chopped hot peppers, chipotle paste, or a little bit of cayenne pepper. For a creamy variation, add some heavy cream or some Mexican style crema.