Farfalle pasta with tuna

4 servings

25 minutes

Farfalle pasta with tuna is a refined yet simple dish of Italian cuisine that harmoniously combines the creaminess of the sauce, the rich flavor of tuna, and the freshness of tomatoes. The farfalle, known as 'bowties', perfectly hold the sauce, allowing each forkful to reveal a wealth of flavor. This dish originated as a quick and nutritious alternative to complex recipes and has become a favorite dinner in Italian families. The creamy texture envelops the pasta, highlighting the slight saltiness of the tuna while grated cheese adds a savory note. Dried basil and spices provide aromatic completeness. This pasta is perfect for both cozy dinners and festive tables, impressing with its simplicity in preparation and exquisite taste.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 452.9
• Proteins: 19.3g
• Fats: 16.6g
• Carbohydrates: 55.3g

Ingredients

• Canned tuna in its own juice: 1 jar
• Farfalle pasta (butterflies): 300 g
• Tomatoes: 1 pc
• Cheese: 50 g
• Cream: 50 ml
• Salt: pinch
• Ground black pepper: pinch
• Dried basil: pinch
• Butter: 50 g

Cooking steps

1. Cook pasta.

   Required ingredients:

   • Farfalle pasta (butterflies): 300 g

2. Melt a piece of butter in a heated pan, add chopped tomatoes, and simmer for about 5 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 50 g
   • Tomatoes: 1 piece

3. Add cooked pasta to the tomatoes, pour in cream, season with salt and pepper, and add basil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Farfalle pasta (butterflies): 300 g
   • Cream: 50 ml
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Ground black pepper:  pinch
   • Dried basil:  pinch

4. Add tuna with the juice from the can and simmer on medium heat until the cream starts to thicken.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned tuna in its own juice: 1 jar

5. Grate the cheese on a coarse grater and sprinkle it on the pasta, mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cheese: 50 g

6. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with greens.