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Spaghetti with canned tuna recipe
Spaghetti with canned tuna is a simple or pasta dish that incorporates canned tuna as a key ingredient. It's made by cooking spaghetti pasta and combining it with a sauce made from canned tuna, mostly mixed with ingredients such as garlic, onions, crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce, olive oil, and seasonings. The canned tuna adds a protein-rich element to the dish, infusing the pasta with its flavors. It's a quick meal that offers a balance of tastes, making it a popular choice for a straightforward and satisfying dinner option.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti pasta
- Olive oil
- Minced garlic
- Onion finely chopped
- Tuna in olive oil drained
- Tomato sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes
- Grated Parmesan cheese optional, for serving
Instructions
- Get all your ingredients ready and cook the spaghetti pasta according to the package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving a small amount of water, and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté for a few minutes until the onion becomes golden and the garlic is fragrant.
- Add some quantity of the canned tuna to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for a minute and pour in the tomato sauce, stirring to combine. Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes, letting the flavors meld together. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to taste.
- After everything has melded l, add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the tuna and tomato sauce. Toss everything together. Realizing that pasta is coated with the sauce and heated through, remove the skillet from the heat.
- Serve the spaghetti with canned tuna with any garnishing you'd prefer.
- Enjoy your homemade spaghetti with canned tuna, a quick and flavorful meal that's perfect for a busy day!
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Nutrition
Serving: 20g
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