Easy Tuna Pasta In Creamy Tomato Sauce Recipe

Tuna Pasta In Creamy Tomato Sauce Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 1 can (6 oz) tuna in oil
  • 1 can (2 oz) anchovies
  • 1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes, pureed
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

HOW TO COOK:

  1. Pour water in a large pot.
  2. Add some salt and heat the water.
  3. Bring to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente.
  4. While waiting for the water to boil, heat the olive oil in another large pan.
  5. Saute the garlic cloves until aromatic.
  6. Add- in the tuna and the entire content of the can of anchovies.
  7. Stir to break the tuna and anchovy fillets.
  8. Cook for a couple of minutes then season with the dried herbs and add the chili flakes, if desired.
  9. Add the pureed tomatoes and then simmer for 10 minutes.
  10. Season with a little salt and pepper, to taste.
  11. Pour in the heavy cream and cook until heated up.
  12. Add some parmesan cheese and continue to cook until the sauce thickens.
  13. When the pasta is cooked, mix with the sauce.
  14. Serve with more parmesan cheese on top. Enjoy!

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Also try: Extra Creamy Tuna Carbonara

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