Pasta with tuna
5 servings
45 minutes
Tuna pasta is a simple and elegant dish of Italian cuisine that combines the tenderness of pasta, the richness of tomato sauce, and the spiciness of tuna. The history of this dish is rooted in Mediterranean gastronomy traditions where seafood holds a special place. Aromatic herbs, garlic, and onion give the sauce a rich flavor, while white wine adds a subtle acidity. Gruyère cheese melts smoothly into the hot pasta, enriching it with a creamy texture. This dish is suitable for both a cozy family dinner and a quick yet exquisite lunch. Due to its simplicity in preparation and accessible ingredients, tuna pasta is an excellent choice for those who appreciate taste and convenience.
1
Pour the pasta into a large pot of salted water, bring to a boil, and cook uncovered. When the water boils again, reduce the heat so that the water continues to boil and cook for another 10-12 minutes. Drain through a large colander, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
- Pasta: 350 g
- Salt: to taste
2
Heat sunflower oil in a pot. Add finely chopped onion and garlic and cook on low heat, stirring, for 5 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent. Add finely chopped tomatoes and cook, mashing them with a spatula, for another 5-7 minutes. Then add wine, sugar, herbs, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, for another 15 minutes. Flake the tuna with a fork and grate the cheese.
- Sunflower oil: 4 tablespoons
- Onion: 1 piece
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Tomatoes: 400 g
- Dry white wine: 5 tablespoon
- Sugar: 0.5 teaspoon
- Spices: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Canned tuna in its own juice: 150 g
- Gruyere cheese: 50 g
3
Send pasta, butter, cheese, and tuna to the pot. Then mix well and serve immediately.
- Pasta: 350 g
- Butter: 25 g
- Gruyere cheese: 50 g
- Canned tuna in its own juice: 150 g