Name: Tuna Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: Italian

Jule’s Menu Verified

February 6, 2026

A quick and easy tuna pasta with a flavorful, aromatic tomato sauce. The sofrito base of shallots, garlic, celery, and carrot adds depth and sweetness, while tuna provides a boost of protein. Whole‑wheat pasta adds fiber to keep you full and satisfied. Finished with a touch of balsamic vinegar, Parmesan, and Italian herbs, this meal is both healthy and packed with flavor. Perfect for a fuss‑free weeknight dinner, it’s hearty, nutritious, and ready in under 40 minutes.

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Tuna Pasta

Jule’s Menu Verified

Ingredients

WarningMilk and 6 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Peel the shallots, garlic and carrots, wash the celery, and dice everything finely.

Heat oil in a pot, add vegetables, crumble stock cubes over the pot and fry vegetables for three to four minutes.

Once the shallots are translucent, add the sugar and tomato paste and sauté for about two minutes until caramelized.

Reduce the heat and deglaze the vegetables with the water, then add the tomatoes. Simmer the sauce, covered, over low heat for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are very soft.

About 10 minutes before the sauce is ready, bring the water for the pasta to a boil and add salt. Add the pasta to the boiling water and then drain it about one to two minutes earlier than indicated on the package, reserving about 100ml of the pasta water.

Meanwhile, drain the tuna and add it to the sauce along with Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper.

Add the pasta and pasta water to the sauce and cook for two to three minutes. Then serve with Parmesan cheese, a little chili, or fresh herbs, if desired.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Sofrito Secret Weapon 🧅
Finely dice your sofrito vegetables to ensure even cooking and create a smooth, flavorful base for your sauce.
Tuna Timing Technique 🐟
Add drained tuna at the very end of cooking to prevent it from becoming dry and maintain its delicate texture.
Balsamic Balance 🍶
Drizzle balsamic vinegar just before serving to preserve its bright, complex flavor and prevent it from becoming bitter during cooking.
Pasta Water Magic 💧
Reserve a cup of pasta cooking water to help emulsify and thicken your sauce, creating a silkier, more cohesive dish.
Parmesan Perfection 🧀
Grate fresh Parmesan just before serving to maximize its nutty, umami flavor and ensure a light, airy texture.

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Jule’s Menu

Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and author behind Jules’ Menu. I’ve spent the last eight years perfecting healthy everyday recipes so they strike the perfect balance between healthy and nourishing, simple and practical, and gourmet-level delicious.