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Chili Tuna Pasta
5 min
Prep Time15 min
Cook Time20 min
Total TimeA pantry-friendly recipe that is perfect for when you are in isolation or running low on groceries, this chili tuna pasta is quick and easy, delicious, nutritious and budget-friendly!
Ingredients (4 servings)
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1 small yellow onion
4 cloves garlic
400g tomato passata
190g canned tuna (in water), drained
45g canned anchovies (in oil)
1/4 tsp red chili flakes
-Salt, to taste
400g cooked pasta
-Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
-Grated pecorino cheese (optional)
- Thinly slice garlic, small dice onion and chop anchovies.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, heat up a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and anchovies (along with the oil in the can). Cook until fragrant and anchovies dissolve.
- Stir in tomato passata and chili flakes and bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Stir in drained tuna, taking care not to break up the chunks too much. Taste and season with more salt if necessary.
- Drain pasta and add to the tomato sauce. Stir until well coated. Remove from heat.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve. Top with grated pecorino cheese if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Canned anchovies add a wonderful savory umami flavor to the sauce. But if you’re not a fan, feel free to omit it. If omitting anchovies, add 1 tsp of olive oil when sauteeing onion and garlic, and season the sauce with a bit of extra salt.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of chili flakes according to your spice tolerance.
- Feel free to omit pecorino cheese to make this dish dairy-free.
- Double the amount of tuna for extra protein if you like.
- Use any pasta shape/ type you desire that suits your dietary needs eg. gluten-free, high-protein, wholewheat etc.
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