Traditional Tuna pasta
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Traditional Tuna pasta
50 minutes total
When it comes to easy, delicious pasta dishes, few are more beloved than tuna pasta. This classic recipe is a great way to enjoy the flavors of Italy in a light and refreshing dish that's perfect for warm weather meals. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create a healthy pasta with tuna pasta that's sure to become a new favorite in your household. In this article, we'll share the steps for making this tasty dish, along with some tips for customizing it to your tastes.
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Ingredients
Serves 4
| 320g (11,3 oz) | Barilla fusilli |
| 500 g | tomatoes, peeled and chopped |
| 200 g | canned tuna in oil, drained and flaked |
| 100 g | onion, peeled and chopped |
| 30 ml | extra-virgin olive oil |
| 4 leaves | fresh basil, coarsely chopped |
| 1 tbsp. | minced fresh parsley |
| 1 clove | garlic |
| to taste | Salt and pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
TIP
Chili oil or crushed chilli flakes
Method
Step 1
Here are four easy steps to prepare a classic tuna pasta:
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion with the whole garlic clove. When the onion has turned golden brown, add the tomatoes, then season with salt and pepper. Cook the sauce over high heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- olive oil
- onion
- garlic clove
- tomatoes
- salt
- pepper
Step 3
Add the tuna and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the garlic clove, and add the minced parsley and the chopped basil.
- tuna
- minced parsley
- chopped basil
Step 4
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fusilli until it is al dente; drain.
Step 5
Toss the cooked pasta with the tomato sauce, and serve.
- tomato sauce
Passive cooking
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Fusilli N°98
Fusilli were born in the centre-south of Italy, and get their name by the "fuso", the knitting tool. Their shape is created by three small wings harmoniously twisted on themselves, in a spiral movement, which captures every type of sauce.
- Shape Fusilli
- Cook time 11 mins
- Pack size 500g
- Range Classic Blue Box