Best 14 Pasta With Tuna Sauce Recipes

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Pasta with tuna sauce is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions or preferences. With its combination of simple, yet flavorful ingredients, pasta with tuna sauce is a delicious and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed any day of the week.

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EASY PASTA WITH TUNA AND TOMATO SAUCE



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This is my version of a tuna pasta dish with capers, anchovies, and tomatoes. I make it at least once a week as it is my husband's favorite and he proclaims it's restaurant quality. You can easy double the recipe if you're cooking for more people.

Provided by barbara

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ (16 ounce) box penne
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, packed in olive oil, drained
¼ cup olive oil, divided
¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
½ large organic lemon, juiced and zested
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ounce canned anchovy fillets, drained
2 teaspoons capers
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
½ bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  • Empty tuna into a bowl and mash with a fork while pasta is cooking. Mix with 2 tablespoons olive oil, basil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet and fry the anchovies for 3 minutes. Add capers and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, for an additional 3 minutes. Add tuna mixture and tomatoes; simmer sauce for about 5 minutes.
  • Drain pasta and add to the sauce. Mix well. Stir in parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 919.4 calories, Carbohydrate 94.4 g, Cholesterol 49.5 mg, Fat 46.5 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 37.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1301.2 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

TUNA SAUCE FOR PASTA



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This is an "Oh so easy" way to have fresh sauce for dinner, even if you are just coming in the door from work! This is my adaptation of my Italian mother-in-law's sauce that she loved to cook all day. Makes a wonderful Lenten dinner!!

Provided by Barbasol

Categories     Sauces

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
3 garlic cloves (sliced or minced)
salt and pepper
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
2 (29 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes (I prefer to use redpack brand)

Steps:

  • Chop onion and sauté in oil.
  • Add parsley, basil, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Add tuna, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, juice and all, If you don't care for the consistency of these tomatoes, you can puree them in the food processor or use tomato puree instead Simmer 20 minutes.
  • Pour over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.7, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 1223.5, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 16.8, Protein 25.1

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

FUSILLI WITH TUNA AND TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound fusilli
1 (26-ounce) jar Simple Tomato Sauce, recipe follows or other purchased marinara sauce
2 (6-ounces each) cans albacore tuna packed in oil, drained
1 tablespoon drained capers
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
4 to 6 basil leaves
2 dried bay leaves
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the tomato sauce, tuna, capers, and lemon peel in a heavy large skillet. Using a fork, break the tuna into chunks. Simmer to blend the flavors, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Toss the pasta with enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Stir in the parsley and serve.
  • In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, and bay leaves and simmer covered on low heat for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and check for seasoning. If sauce still tastes acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time to round out the flavors.
  • Add half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce.
  • If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and pour 1 to 2 cup portions into freezer plastic bags. This will freeze up to 6 months.

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

TASTY TUNA PASTA



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A quick, creamy pasta dish with tuna and peas.

Provided by Ruth Burk

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
½ (16 ounce) jar Alfredo-style pasta sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine tuna, peas, Alfredo sauce, garlic powder, oregano, and basil; mix well.
  • Cook until heated through and add cooked pasta; mix well. Adjust seasoning as needed; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.2 calories, Carbohydrate 54.3 g, Cholesterol 32.3 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 765.7 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

SPAGHETTI WITH TUNA AND CAPER SAUCE



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces spaghetti
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
10 ounces tuna packed in olive oil (from 1 to 2 tins)
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons capers, preferably salt-packed, rinsed and drained
Pinch of red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon juice (from 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of generously salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta water; drain.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add tuna with its oil and garlic and cook, stirring a few times, until garlic is golden in spots, about 5 minutes. Stir in capers and pepper flakes and cook, 30 seconds. Add 1 cup reserved pasta water; bring to a simmer. Add cooked pasta and simmer, tossing a few times, until liquid is reduced to a sauce that coats pasta.
  • Remove from heat and toss in lemon zest and juice, oil, and parsley; season with pepper. Add more pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, until pasta is evenly coated. Serve, sprinkled with more pepper flakes.

TUNA TOMATO PASTA SAUCE



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Super easy to make, with ingredients everyone has hanging around in the pantry like canned tuna and canned tomatoes! Serve with about 3/4 pound of pasta, preferably penne, fusilli or macaroni, cooked according to package instructions.

Provided by Baje

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small chile pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
9 ounces drained canned tuna
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (22 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat and cook chile and garlic until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add tuna, tomato paste, sugar, salt, and pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and simmer until flavors are well combined, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 38.3 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 36.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1912.1 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

PASTA WITH TUNA CREAM SAUCE



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This is a very easy recipe which can be made with either tuna or salmon. I have even made it with crabmeat with good results. It is low in fat and has only 56 grams of carbohydrates. It comes from the cookbook "Lighthearted Everyday Cooking" by Anne Lindsay.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Tuna

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces ziti pasta or 8 ounces other tubular pasta
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons minced onions
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 2/3 cups milk
1 cup thawed frozen peas
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can tuna, drained
1/3 cup dill or 1/3 cup basil
1/3 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling water, cook the pasta until tender but firm.
  • Drain and return to pot.
  • Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add the onion and cook until tender.
  • Stir in the flour and cook for a few seconds.
  • Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until simmering and thickened.
  • Add the peas, tuna (broken into chunks), parsley, green onions, cheese, and hot pepper sauce.
  • Pour over the pasta and stir gently to mix.
  • Serve immediately.

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

TUNA ALFREDO



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A jar of Alfredo sauce makes this easy dinner come together fast. Give it a burst of color and flavor with chopped fresh parsley and freshly ground black pepper.

Provided by EatAndRun

Categories     Seafood Pasta

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) package dry fettuccine pasta
1 (15 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon drained capers
½ teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Stir together Alfredo sauce, lemon juice, capers, lemon zest, and pepper in a small saucepan. Stir in tuna; cook over medium heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve over fettuccine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 28.6 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 732.7 mg

PASTA WITH TUNA SAUCE



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Categories     Fish     Sauté

Yield 4 to 6 as a main dish or 6 to 8 as a 1st course

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound long fusilli:
you can also use linguini, perciatelli or thick spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large sweet, white onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced
6 1/2 ounces solid white tuna packed in oil
2 tablespoons chopped, fresh flat leaf parsley
1, 30 ounce can crushed plum tomatoes, pureed
1, 6 ounce can tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
salt to taste
2 tablespoons small or medium capers

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and sauté until it begins to soften. Stir in the garlic and sauté 5 minutes more, over very low heat. Drain the tuna well, break it up into pieces and add it to the skillet. Stir in the tomato paste until well combined. Stir in the parsley, tomatoes, capers and season with white pepper. Bring to a boil. Lower heat until sauce is at a low simmer, cover and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Just before the sauce is ready, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain pasta well and return it to the cooking pot. Immediately add half of the sauce to the pasta and well toss to combine. Serve the pasta in warmed bowls topped with the remainder of the hot sauce.

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

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality tuna packed in olive oil.
  • If you don't have capers, you can substitute chopped olives or sun-dried tomatoes.
  • If you like a spicy sauce, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • Serve with a side of crusty bread or pasta to soak up the sauce.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or basil.

Conclusion:

Pasta with tuna sauce is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover tuna. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give pasta with tuna sauce a try.

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