Name: Easy Tuna & Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes; 28 ounces canned whole peeled tomatoes; 0.5 tsp kosher salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 10 ounces canned tuna; 8 ounces dried spaghetti, or pasta of your choice; 0.25 cup flat-leaf parsley

From the Cook

1/5

Easy Tuna & Tomato Pasta

Pesto & Potatoes Verified

Pestoandpotatoes.com

Ingredients

Warning0 allergens identified

Easy Tuna & Tomato Pasta

Instructions

Visit Blog

Instructions

Bring water to a boil in a large pot to cook spaghetti or pasta. Salt water and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or 3.5-quart braising pan. Cooking on medium, add in 2 minced garlic cloves and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Stir with a wooden spoon to keep moving, cooking for about 1 minute.

Carefully pour in 28-ounces canned whole, peeled tomatoes. Use the wooden spoon or a fork to break apart the whole tomatoes. Reduce heat to low, if needed, to keep tomatoes from splattering.

Once tomatoes are broken up, season with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes.

Add 10 ounces canned tuna (2 cans) and add into the tomato sauce with liquid. Break up the tuna into chunks and stir the liquid into the sauce. Return to a simmer and cook for about 3 minutes.

Stir in the cooked pasta and toss to combine. Once pasta is just heated, sprinkle on flat-leaf parsley and serve.

Bite Tutorial

Nutrition

My Calorie Intake

0
Review & Earn

Be the first to review this recipe and earn a 20% Bonus

Level up & unlock free Premium by reviewing recipes!

My Notes

Your kitchen notebook is waiting.

Whether it's a recipe tweak or an inspiration burst — jot it down here.

Tips & Tricks (5)

Reserve Pasta Water for Silky Sauce 💧
Save 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water before draining; add it gradually to your sauce to create a luxurious, emulsified coating that clings to every strand of spaghetti.
Bloom Your Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes 🌶️
Toast minced garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil for 30-45 seconds before adding tomatoes to unlock their deep, complex flavors and eliminate raw harshness.
Drain Tuna Strategically for Flavor Control 🐟
Reserve some of the tuna liquid and add it back to the sauce for umami depth; this prevents the dish from becoming dry while maintaining authentic Italian simplicity.
Add Tuna Off-Heat to Preserve Texture 🔑
Fold in your canned tuna after removing the pan from heat to prevent overcooking and breaking apart; this keeps the flakes intact and gives a more premium presentation.
Finish with Fresh Parsley and Raw Garlic 🌿
Mix freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley with a tiny bit of raw minced garlic as a final garnish to brighten the dish and add a fresh, peppery contrast to the cooked flavors.