Chilli tuna pasta
A full-flavoured tuna pasta dish that makes two generous portions. Using tinned fish is an easy way to incorporate fish into your diet and it’s usually cheaper than fresh or frozen fish. This recipe is part of a budget meal plan for two. In September 2023, this recipe was costed at an average of £1.35 when checking prices at four UK supermarkets. It is designed to be made in conjunction with a low-cost store-cupboard.
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil3 სუფრის-კოვზი
- garlic clove2 კბილი
- Dried chili flakes¼ ჩაის-კოვზი
- Dried herb mix (Italian)¼ ჩაის-კოვზი
- Salt½ ჩაის-კოვზი
- Black Pepper½ ჩაის-კოვზი
Instructions
4 steps- 1
Half fill a large saucepan with water, cover with a lid and bring to the boil over a high heat. Stir in the pasta and cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender but retains just a little ‘bite’. Stir occasionally as the pasta cooks to separate the strands.
- 2
Put the oil in a large frying pan, add the garlic and chilli and cook over a low heat for 20-30 seconds, stirring regularly. (Be careful not to let the garlic burn or it will make the sauce taste bitter.) Stir the tomatoes into the pan, add the dried herbs and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 3
Cook the sauce for 8-10 minutes, stirring regularly until it is thickened and glossy. Add the tuna and cook together for 1 minute more. Season with a little salt and lots of ground black pepper.
- 4
Drain the pasta and add to the tomato and tuna sauce. Toss together until well combined then serve.
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 375 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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