Traditional Tuna pasta

Name: Traditional Tuna pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 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

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Traditional Tuna pasta

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Traditional Classic Blue Box Short Pasta

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

4 servings

320g (11,3 oz)Barilla fusilli

500 gtomatoes, peeled and chopped

200 gcanned tuna in oil, drained and flaked

100 gonion, peeled and chopped

30 mlextra-virgin olive oil

4 leavesfresh basil, coarsely chopped

1 tbsp.minced fresh parsley

1 clovegarlic

to tasteSalt and pepper

TIP

Chili oil or crushed chilli flakes

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

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.

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.

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.

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 minutes

Pack size

500g

Range

Classic Blue Box

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