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Pasta Tuna

Cultural Context

Pasta Tuna, or Tuna Pasta, is a beloved Italian dish that combines pantry staples for a quick and satisfying meal. It reflects the Italian culinary philosophy of using simple, quality ingredients to create flavorful dishes. This dish has gained popularity worldwide, often adapted with local ingredients and preferences, making it a versatile choice for busy weeknights.

ItalianSOmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups penne pasta
oil as required
1/2 tbsp salt
2 chopped onions
7 cloves grated garlic
1 medium size chopped tomato
1 chopped green chili
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 chicken stock cubes
130 grams tuna fish
1 tbsp sweet soy sauce
1 tsp oregano leaves
1 tsp red chili flakes
1/2 tsp black pepper powder
1/2 tsp hot sauce
1 tsp chili garlic sauce
1 tbsp ketchup
bechamel mix sachet
800 ml cold milk
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese or as per your liking

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned salmon offers similar flavor and nutrition, while sardines are often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and provides a cheesy flavor without dairy.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

cherry tomatoes

🥗Healthier: sun-dried tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned diced tomatoes

Sun-dried tomatoes add rich flavor, while canned tomatoes are budget-friendly.

1

Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.

2

In a pan, heat oil and sauté the chopped onions until translucent.

3

Add the grated garlic and cook until fragrant.

4

Stir in the chopped tomato and green chili, cooking until softened.

5

Add the tomato paste, chicken stock cubes, and tuna fish, mixing well.

6

Season with sweet soy sauce, oregano leaves, red chili flakes, black pepper powder, hot sauce, chili garlic sauce, and ketchup, stirring to combine.

7

Prepare the bechamel sauce by mixing the bechamel mix sachet with 800 ml of cold milk until smooth.

8

Combine the pasta with the tuna mixture and pour the bechamel sauce over it, mixing thoroughly.

9

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese.

10

Bake in a preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingmixing

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-freenut-free

Allergens

fishdairy

Also Known As

Tuna PastaPasta al Tonno

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