ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH TUNA

Angel Hair Pasta with Tuna image

When my summer garden is in full bloom, I'll make homemade puree with fresh tomatoes. Instead of tuna steaks, you can use three 12-ounce cans of chunk white tuna.-Weda Mosellie, Phillipsburg, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cans (29 ounces each) tomato puree
1/2 cup dry red wine or chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
2 pounds tuna steaks
2 packages (16 ounces each) angel hair pasta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute garlic in oil for 1-2 minutes or until tender. Stir in the tomato puree, wine, basil, pepper flakes and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 35-45 minutes or until flavors are blended. , In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook tuna over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center. , Flake tuna into large chunks; add to sauce. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Top with sauce; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein.