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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
300 grams seashell pasta
400 grams cherry tomatoes
half cucumber
half clove garlic
basil
bell pepper
5-6 sun-dried tomatoes
red or white wine vinegar
sun-dried tomato oil
feta cheese
canned tuna
olive oil

canned tuna

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: canned salmon

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: canned sardines

Canned salmon offers similar nutrition with a different flavor.

cheese

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: nutritional yeast

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: avocado oil

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides health benefits and a high smoke point.

pasta

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: whole wheat pasta

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: regular pasta

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber while still being affordable.

1

Boil water in a pan.

2

Add 300 grams of seashell pasta to the boiling water and cook for 10-12 minutes.

3

While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce: click off 400 grams of cherry tomatoes from the vine.

4

Peel half a cucumber and add it to the sauce ingredients.

5

Add half a clove of garlic to the sauce.

6

Pick the leaves from a bunch of basil, separating small leaves for garnish and adding the large leaves to the sauce.

7

Tear bell pepper into pieces and add to the sauce.

8

If desired, add half a chili for heat.

9

Add 5-6 sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce.

10

Pour a swig of red or white wine vinegar into the sauce.

11

Blend the sauce until smooth, adding a little sun-dried tomato oil for flavor.

12

Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and return it to the pan.

13

Add the sauce to the hot pasta and stir to combine.

14

Serve the pasta hot or let it cool to serve as a cold pasta salad.

15

Transfer the pasta to a bowl or tupperware.

16

Flake canned tuna over the pasta.

17

Add chunks of feta cheese on top of the pasta.

18

Slice cherry tomatoes into quarters and add them to the pasta.

19

Sprinkle fresh basil over the top.

20

Finish with a drizzle of olive oil.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautรฉingbaking

Equipment Needed

panblenderbowltupperware

Spice Level:

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Dietary

high-protein

Allergens

fishdairygluten

Also Known As

Tuna Noodle CasseroleTuna Pasta Salad
Local Name: Pasta al tonno

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