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canned tuna pasta recipe with tomatoes

an easy Italian canned tuna pasta recipe

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 349 kcal
Author Claudia Rinaldi

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow onion
  • 3 heirloom or salad tomatoes medium
  • 4.6 oz canned tuna fillets in oil - 130 gr
  • 7 oz bucatini pasta - 200 gr
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Bring pasta water to a boil.
  2. Thinly slice the onion and the tomatoes. Finely chop oregano leaves.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large pan, add the onion and cook until golden (about 5 minutes). Add tomatoes and a tiny pinch of salt (tuna is already salted), cover and cook about 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to packaging directions.

  5. Drain tuna and add it to the skillet, smash it with a fork and sauté a couple of minutes.

  6. Drain pasta and transfer it to the skillet. Mix and sauté a minute or so (high heat).
  7. Garnish with oregano and serve hot.