Tuna Pasta Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🥄 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 15 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the savory delight of Tuna Pasta, a wholesome meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for lunch or snacks. Bursting with flavors from the Southwest Asia region, this Asian-inspired dish is not only delicious but also healthy, low in cholesterol, and kid-friendly. Plus, it’s ready in less than 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for beginner cooks. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this stove-top sensation!
Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 hot pepper (adjust according to preference)
- 1 can of tuna
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 2-3 cups farfalle pasta (or any pasta of your choice)
- 2 tbsp water (if needed)
Instructions:
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Saute Onion and Garlic:
- Spray a medium saucepan with non-stick cooking spray or use oil if preferred.
- Saute the finely chopped onion and minced garlic over medium heat for a few minutes until they become fragrant and translucent.
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Add Hot Pepper and Tuna:
- Once the onion and garlic are cooked, add the finely chopped hot pepper and the canned tuna (drained). Cook for about 1 minute, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Season with Spices:
- Sprinkle in the salt, ground black pepper, ground ginger, ground cardamom, and turmeric. Mix well to ensure the spices coat the tuna and vegetables evenly.
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Incorporate Tomato Sauce:
- Pour in the tomato sauce, and if the mixture seems too dry, add about 2 tablespoons of water to achieve the desired consistency. Stir to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
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Add Pasta:
- Next, add the farfalle pasta (or any pasta of your choice) into the saucepan, ensuring it’s well coated with the flavorful sauce. Mix everything together until the pasta is evenly distributed.
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Cook Until Done:
- Cover the saucepan with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Allow the Tuna Pasta to simmer gently for about 5 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked to your desired tenderness and has absorbed the flavors of the sauce.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once the pasta is cooked to perfection, remove the saucepan from the heat. Serve the Tuna Pasta hot, garnished with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of grated cheese if desired. Enjoy this delightful dish with your family and friends!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 317.2
- Fat: 3.8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9g
- Cholesterol: 21.5mg
- Sodium: 273mg
- Carbohydrates: 48.2g
- Fiber: 2.7g
- Sugar: 3.1g
- Protein: 21.3g
🍽️ Serving Suggestions:
- Pair this Tuna Pasta with a crisp green salad and some crusty bread for a satisfying meal.
- Add a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for extra flavor.
- For a complete meal, serve alongside steamed vegetables or grilled asparagus.
📝 Recipe Notes:
- Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables such as bell peppers, peas, or spinach.
- Adjust the level of heat by increasing or decreasing the amount of hot pepper used.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Simply reheat in the microwave or on the stove for a quick and convenient meal option.
- Experiment with different pasta shapes for variety, such as penne, spaghetti, or fusilli.
