Pasta With Tuna Sauce Recipe

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Pasta With Tuna Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Bring a bit pot of water to a boil and add salt.
  2. Add the olive oil to a deep skillet or a medium saucepan over med-high heat.
  3. Add in onion; cook/stir occasionally, until it softens, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in red pepper flakes and capers, then the tomatoes.
  5. Cook/stir occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to break up, 10-15 minutes; then lower the heat and cook for another 5-10 minutes.
  6. Cook the pasta in the boiling water, stirring frequently, until it is tender but not mushy.
  7. Just before it is done, stir the tuna into the tomato sauce, breaking it into flakes.
  8. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes as necessary.
  9. Drain the pasta, toss with the sauce, garnish with the parsley, and serve,.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 255.51 Kcal (1070 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.71g 15%
Cholesterol 39.97mg 13%
Sodium 177.68mg 7%
Potassium 116.93mg 2%
Total Carbs 31.36g 10%
Sugars 1.34g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.77g 3%
Protein 10.22g 20%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 7%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 17.5mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 146.33 Kcal (613 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.56g 15%
Cholesterol 22.89mg 13%
Sodium 101.76mg 7%
Potassium 66.96mg 2%
Total Carbs 17.96g 10%
Sugars 0.77g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.44g 3%
Protein 5.85g 20%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 7%
Iron 0.8mg 8%
Calcium 10mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.8
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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