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

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