Pasta With Tuna & Tomato Sauce
In this flavorful recipe, tender pasta bows are coated in a rich tomato and tuna sauce, infused with aromatic garlic and onion. A hint of spicy chili powder and a touch of sweetness from sugar add depth to the dish. Optional fresh basil leaves provide a fragrant herbaceous note, making this a satisfying dish that's perfect for a cozy meal any day of the week.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion , chopped
- 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
- 400g can chopped tomatoes with herbs
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp sugar
- 500g pkt pasta bows
- 100g can tuna , drained
- handful of basil leaves , optional
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pan, throw in the onion and cook for a couple of minutes. Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, chilli and sugar. Season with salt and pepper and bring to the boil. Give it a good stir, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Add the pasta and cook according to packet instructions. Flake the tuna into the sauce and heat through. Drain the pasta, return to the pan and stir in the sauce and basil leaves if you have any. Serve with a generous grinding of pepper.
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 553 calories
- Fat Content: 10 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 102 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 1 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 5 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 21 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.52 milligram of sodium
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