Pasta - Tuna and Onions sauce

Name: Pasta - Tuna and Onions sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Italian
Ingredients: 75 g short pasta (e.g., penne or fusilli); 80 g canned tuna (drained of oil or water); 1 small onion (sliced, not too small); 150 g tomato sauce; 1 tbsp olive oil; A few fresh basil leaves; Salt and pepper to taste

4 steps

Prep:5minCook:35min

Updated at: Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:06:43 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories571.5 kcal (29%)

Total Fat18.3 g (26%)

Carbs70.5 g (27%)

Sugars10 g (11%)

Protein31.4 g (63%)

Sodium839.3 mg (42%)

Fiber6 g (22%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

1 servings

75gshort pasta

penne or fusilli

80gcanned tuna

drained of oil or water

1onion

small, sliced, not too small

1 Tbspolive oil

Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and stew them gently until soft and translucent.

Step 2

Stir in the tomato sauce and reduce the heat. Add the drained tuna, breaking it into smaller pieces with a spoon. Season with salt, pepper, and a few basil leaves. Cover the pan and let the sauce simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Boil the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions.

Step 4

Drain the pasta and add it directly to the pan with the sauce. Stir well to coat the pasta evenly. Let it cook with the sauce for 1–2 minutes. Serve immediately.