Pasta With Tuna Sauce

Name: Pasta With Tuna Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves crushed garlic; 1 tablespoon capers; 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained; 1 (16 ounce) package dry pasta

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Canned tuna is used to make this yummy tomato sauce. Use pasta of your choice.

Recipe by Amanda

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 tablespoon capers
1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 (16 ounce) package dry pasta

Directions

In a large saute pan, heat oil over low heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender. Stir in capers, tomatoes, lemon juice, and parsley. Season with red pepper flakes to taste. Simmer gently for 3 minutes to thicken sauce. Fold in tuna, and heat through.
While sauce is cooking, add pasta to a large pot of rapidly boiling water; cook till just tender. Drain well.
Toss pasta with sauce, and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

384	Calories
6g	Fat
60g	Carbs
23g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 384
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Cholesterol 102mg	34%
Sodium 174mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate 60g	22%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 23g
Vitamin C 10mg	50%
Calcium 56mg	4%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 338mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.