Name: Tuna Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 240 g Pasta Spaghetti; 160 g Tuna in oil; 370 g Tomato puree; 100 g Shallots; 8 leaves Basil; q.s. Extravirgin olive oil; q.s. Salt; q.s. Black olives

Yield: 3 servings

Total time: 30 min

Preparation time: 10 min

Cooking time: 20 min

Difficulty:

Cost:

Tools: Stove, Pan

Weight per serving: 300 g

Energy: 450 Kcal

Carbohydrates: 64 g

Fats: 10 g

Proteins: 26 g

Basketball: 1 h 5 min

Allergens: Gluten, Fish

Diet: Lactose-free

Pairing: Sangiovese

Occasion: Lunch fast

Ingredients

Portions for 3 servings

3

Pasta (Spaghetti)

240 g

Tuna in oil

160 g

Tomato puree

370 g

Shallots

100 g

Basil

8 leaves

Extravirgin olive oil

q.s.

Salt

q.s.

Black olives

q.s.

Directions

It takes 5 steps in 30 min

1

Heat a large pan and sauté the finely chopped shallot with plenty of olive oil

2

Add the tomato purée, salt, and let cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally

3

Add the well-drained tuna, pitted and coarsely chopped black olives, then cook for another 10 minutes on low heat with a lid

4

Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water, drain it al dente and add it to the pan with the sauce

5

Sauté the pasta in the pan over high heat for a few seconds with some basil leaves until the sauce is well blended

Cost

The ingredients are affordable and easy to find, with an average cost of about 2–3 euros per serving. It lends itself well to being prepared with pantry staples. A great choice for a complete, low-cost meal

Health

Provides protein thanks to the tuna and antioxidants from the tomato and basil. Olives provide healthy fats, but be mindful of the salt content. Balanced if accompanied by vegetables or a piece of fruit at the end of the meal

5.0

Rate

Your feedback is important, if you've tried the recipe, let us know how it went!