Spicy Tuna Pasta ( Easy And Simple Recipe )

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned salmon is a healthier fish option, while sardines are often less expensive.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories, while Pecorino is often cheaper.

Boil 1.5-2 liters of water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook spaghetti pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add chopped white onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Mix in spicy tuna flakes, breaking it apart gently with a fork.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Drain the pasta and reserve some pasta water.

Add drained pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine with the sauce.

If needed, add reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.

Finish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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