Pasta with tuna and sun-dried tomatoes
2 servings
20 minutes
Pasta with tuna and sun-dried tomatoes is a refined dish of European cuisine that combines the tenderness of seafood with the rich flavor of dried tomatoes. This dish is especially popular in Mediterranean countries where tuna and pasta are the foundation of many gastronomic traditions. The velvety sauce made from fresh tomatoes and tuna gains a special depth of flavor thanks to basil, garlic, and sweet notes of sun-dried tomatoes. Serving it with olives and grated Parmesan adds sophistication, making it an ideal choice for a cozy family dinner or a romantic evening. The ease of preparation and harmony of flavors make this pasta versatile — suitable for both everyday meals and special occasions.
1
Put water for pasta on the stove. While the water is boiling, finely chop the onion and garlic, pour boiling water over the tomatoes and peel them.
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
2
Blend the chopped tomatoes and tuna with the liquid from the can until smooth.
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Canned tuna in its own juice: 1 jar
3
Add penne to boiling salted water and cook until al dente, which is one minute less than the time indicated on the package.
- Penne pasta: 250 g
- Salt: to taste
4
Fry onion and garlic in olive oil until soft, then add tomato-tuna paste. After a couple of minutes, season the sauce with salt, pepper, and generously sprinkle with basil.
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Canned tuna in its own juice: 1 jar
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Dried basil: to taste
5
Mix the cooked pasta with the sauce, season with grated parmesan, and stir.
- Penne pasta: 250 g
- Grated Parmesan cheese: to taste
6
Serve the pasta on plates, garnished with freshly ground pepper, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Olive: 6 pieces
- Sun-dried tomatoes: 5 piece