Best 9 Pasta With Spicy Tuna Sauce Recipes

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Pasta with spicy tuna sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and flavorful meal. The combination of tender pasta, spicy tuna, and a creamy sauce creates a dish that is both satisfying and flavorful. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious pasta dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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PASTA WITH TUNA SAUCE



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Canned tuna is used to make this yummy tomato sauce. Use pasta of your choice.

Provided by Amanda

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 tablespoon capers
1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 (16 ounce) package dry pasta

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan, heat oil over low heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender. Stir in capers, tomatoes, lemon juice, and parsley. Season with red pepper flakes to taste. Simmer gently for 3 minutes to thicken sauce. Fold in tuna, and heat through.
  • While sauce is cooking, add pasta to a large pot of rapidly boiling water; cook till just tender. Drain well.
  • Toss pasta with sauce, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.6 calories, Carbohydrate 59.6 g, Cholesterol 102.2 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 173.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

SPAGHETTI WITH SPICY TUNA MARINARA SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes (6 to 8 tomatoes)
2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry white wine
12 ounces spaghetti
1 5-ounce can light tuna packed in water, drained
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, puree the tomatoes in a blender or food processor; set aside. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is just golden, about 2 minutes. Increase the heat to medium high, add the wine and cook until reduced by half, about 1 minute. Add the pureed tomatoes and 3/4 teaspoon salt and simmer, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 6 more minutes. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook as the label directs; drain. Return the skillet to medium heat, add the pasta and tuna and cook, tossing, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil.
  • Per serving: Calories: 487; Total Fat:11 grams; Saturated Fat:2 grams; Protein: 22 grams; Total carbohydrates: 71 grams; Sugar: 0 grams; Fiber: 5 grams; Cholesterol: 22 milligrams; Sodium: 519 milligrams

LINGUINE AND TUNA WITH SPICY ORANGE SAUCE



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Orange zest, Dijon mustard, and fiery red pepper liven up two cupboard essentials: canned tuna and whole-wheat pasta.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Seafood Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt
8 ounces whole-wheat linguine
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
3/4 cup fresh orange juice (from 2 to 3 oranges)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
1 large bunch watercress (about 3 cups), tough ends trimmed, washed and well-dried
2 cans tuna (6 ounces each), packed in oil and drained

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together orange zest, juice, oil, vinegar, mustard, and red-pepper flakes; season with salt. Add watercress and pasta, toss to combine. Scatter tuna over the top and sprinkle with red-pepper flakes if desired; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 35 g

SPICY TUNA PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: uncooked pastas, oil, boiling water, tomato puree, salted butter, vegetable stock, tomato, tuna, garlic, paprika, dried chili flakes, grated cheese, salt and pepper

Provided by Ceyda Polat

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 uncooked pastas, (4 portions)
1 tablespoon oil
4 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon tomato puree
¼ cup salted butter
1 cube vegetable stock
1 Tin tomato, chopped
1 Tin tuna
1 clove garlic, crushed
4 teaspoons paprika
2 pinches dried chili flakes
½ block grated cheese
salt and pepper, as needed

Steps:

  • Put the pasta into a saucepan and pour over one tablespoon of chosen oil to stop the pasta from clumping together. Add the vegetable stock cube to the boiling water and stir until dissolved then pour the water over the pasta and bring to a boil. Cook the pasta until just undercooked and drain the pasta water, saving about a cupful of the water for the sauce.
  • Into the pan of cooked pasta, add the tin of tomatoes, the tuna, the butter, crushed garlic, paprika, salt and pepper to taste and chili flakes. Stir and bring to a simmer to finish cooking the pasta.
  • Add the pasta water saved previously and stir in whilst still simmering, then add the cheese in and stir this in. Simmer until the cheese has melted and then serve, adding more cheese, black pepper and chili flakes if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 991 calories, Carbohydrate 91 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 12 grams

PASTA WITH TUNA & TOMATO SAUCE



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This low fat, tasty pasta supper can be rustled up from tins and packets in the storecupboard

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Pasta, Supper

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
400g can chopped tomatoes with herbs
½ tsp chilli powder
1 tsp sugar
500g pkt pasta bows
100g can tuna, drained
handful of basil leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a pan, throw in the onion and cook for a couple of minutes. Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, chilli and sugar. Season with salt and pepper and bring to the boil. Give it a good stir, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Add the pasta and cook according to packet instructions. Flake the tuna into the sauce and heat through. Drain the pasta, return to the pan and stir in the sauce and basil leaves if you have any. Serve with a generous grinding of pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 102 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 0.52 milligram of sodium

SPICY TUNA PASTA WITH CREAMY FRA DIAVOLO SAUCE



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This is a quick weeknight meal, and with the right tools, you'll have a fabulous meal on the table in under 30 minutes! I used a ginger tool by microplane to cut my garlic into thin slices, it's best to also use the microplane glove if using this method.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Seafood Pasta

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 (28 ounce) can whole Italian plum tomatoes (such as San Marzano)
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 pound gemelli pasta
6 (4 ounce) tuna steaks
¼ cup freshly chopped parsley
2 tablespoons heavy cream
8 leaves basil chiffonade (thinly sliced fresh basil leaves), divided

Steps:

  • Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add oil and wait until it shimmers. Add garlic and cook quickly, being careful not to burn, about 1 minute. Carefully transfer garlic slices to a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
  • Add tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and salt to the same skillet. Stir and crush down tomatoes with a wooden spoon. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Remove lid from sauce and stir. Add in tuna steaks. Cover and cook until tuna flakes easily with a fork, 8 to 10 minutes. Add 1/2 of the fried garlic, parsley, cream, and 1/2 of the basil.
  • To serve, add pasta to bowls and ladle tuna sauce on top. Garnish with remaining basil chiffonade and fried garlic. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.5 calories, Carbohydrate 61.9 g, Cholesterol 57.4 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 429.7 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

PASTA WITH SPICY TUNA SAUCE



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A simple but tasty pasta dish. Use eirther chilli powder or paprika according to your taste buds. A great and simple meal to prepare in minutes when time is at a preminium

Provided by Tryntje

Categories     Tuna

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

400 -500 g spaghetti, spirals or shells
2 tablespoons oil
1 large onion
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 (400 g) cans chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon chili powder or 1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 (400 g) cans tuna

Steps:

  • Parsley and peppers for garnish.
  • Heat oil and saute onion and garlic till soft.
  • Add tomatoes with their juice and all other ingredients except pasta.
  • Simmer gently for 30 minutes.
  • When sauce is nearly ready, cook pasta and drain.
  • Place in serving bowl.
  • Season.
  • Pour sauce over cooked pasta and toss lightly.
  • Garnish with parsley and peppers.
  • Accompany with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 832, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 76, Sodium 99.7, Carbohydrate 98.5, Fiber 7, Sugar 9, Protein 64

SPICY TUNA PASTA



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Kids will love this easy summer pasta dish - a fishy version of spaghetti with meatballs

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 x 185g cans tuna in spring water, drained
2 spring onions , chopped
1 egg , beaten
1 tbsp vegetable oil
350g jar tomato and chilli sauce (we used Loyd Grossman), or make your own (see below)
½ a 70g pack rocket , roughly chopped
400g spaghetti

Steps:

  • Squeeze excess water from the tuna, place in a bowl with the spring onions and egg, then stir together. Use your hands to shape into small walnut-size balls - you should get about 12.
  • Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan, tip the tuna balls in, then cook for 5-10 mins until golden all over. Pour over the tomato & chilli sauce, then cook for 5 mins more, adding a little boiling water if the sauce looks dry.
  • Meanwhile, boil the pasta, then drain. Stir through the sauce and most of the rocket. Serve in bowls with the tuna balls and a little extra rocket on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 81 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 1.16 milligram of sodium

PASTA WITH TUNA SAUCE



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Make and share this Pasta With Tuna Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

salt
black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, to taste
2 tablespoons drained capers
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped
1 lb long pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna packed in oil, drained
chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a bit pot of water to a boil and add salt.
  • Add the olive oil to a deep skillet or a medium saucepan over med-high heat.
  • Add in onion; cook/stir occasionally, until it softens, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in red pepper flakes and capers, then the tomatoes.
  • Cook/stir occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to break up, 10-15 minutes; then lower the heat and cook for another 5-10 minutes.
  • Cook the pasta in the boiling water, stirring frequently, until it is tender but not mushy.
  • Just before it is done, stir the tuna into the tomato sauce, breaking it into flakes.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes as necessary.
  • Drain the pasta, toss with the sauce, garnish with the parsley, and serve,.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 700.2, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 445.4, Carbohydrate 96.1, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 8.6, Protein 41.8

Tips:

  • Select High-Quality Ingredients: Opt for sushi-grade tuna for the freshest and best-tasting results.
  • Properly Drain the Tuna: Ensure the tuna is well-drained before adding it to the sauce to avoid a watery texture.
  • Use a Food Processor: Utilizing a food processor simplifies the sauce-making process and yields a smooth and creamy consistency.
  • Adjust Spiciness to Your Liking: The amount of chili flakes can be adjusted based on your preferred level of spiciness.
  • Garnish for Extra Flavor: Elevate the dish with a sprinkling of fresh herbs like parsley or chives, adding a vibrant flavor dimension.

Conclusion:

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Pasta with Spicy Tuna Sauce, a culinary delight that combines the richness of tuna with a vibrant spicy kick. This versatile dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, yet impressive enough to serve at a dinner party. Experiment with different pasta shapes and toppings to create a personalized version that suits your taste preferences. Whether you prefer a classic spaghetti or a hearty penne, this spicy tuna sauce is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds craving for more.

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