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Tuna Pasta

Cultural Context

Tuna pasta dishes have roots in Italian cuisine, where canned tuna became popular during World War II as a pantry staple. This dish represents the resourcefulness of home cooking, turning simple ingredients into a satisfying meal. Today, variations abound globally, with many incorporating local flavors and ingredients, making it a versatile favorite in many households.

ItalianITmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
6 cups water
250 grams noodles
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
4 tablespoons capers
1 can tuna
salt
pepper
caper juice
chili flakes
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup bread crumbs
pinch of salt
pinch of dried basil
black pepper

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned salmon offers similar nutrition with a different flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides health benefits and a high smoke point.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: regular pasta

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber while still being affordable.

1

Boil 6 cups of water in a large pot and add 1 tablespoon of salt.

2

Cook 250 grams of noodles according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.

3

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

4

Sauté 1 tablespoon of minced garlic until fragrant.

5

Add 4 tablespoons of capers and cook briefly.

6

Stir in 1 can of tuna and heat through.

7

Season with salt, pepper, caper juice, and chili flakes to taste.

8

In a separate bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of butter with 3 cloves of minced garlic and ¾ cup of bread crumbs, adding a pinch of salt and dried basil.

9

Combine the cooked noodles with the tuna mixture in the skillet.

10

Top with the toasted garlic breadcrumbs and garnish with fresh parsley and chili flakes.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

large potskillet

Spice Level:

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Dietary

high-proteinlow-carb

Allergens

fishdairygluten

Also Known As

Tuna Noodle CasseroleTuna Pasta Salad
Local Name: Pasta al tonno

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