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Pasta With Tuna Sauce

SUBMITTED BY: Amanda PHOTO BY: Chikee

"Canned tuna is used to make this yummy tomato sauce. Use pasta of your choice."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 48 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves crushed garlic
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry pasta

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large saute pan, heat oil over low heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender. Stir in capers, tomatoes, lemon juice, and parsley. Season with red pepper flakes to taste. Simmer gently for 3 minutes to thicken sauce. Fold in tuna, and heat through.
  2. While sauce is cooking, add pasta to a large pot of rapidly boiling water; cook till just tender. Drain well.
  3. Toss pasta with sauce, and serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2003 by ASHLEY_S
For more flavor, use oil-packed tuna and add a little lemon zest along with the juice. I also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2005 by INTEGRA3
I tried this out of curiosity - did not have capers and added 2 T. minced garlic in oil and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2006 by SCRAPBOOKWORM
This was surprisingly good, but I did make some changes. I cut the amount of sauce in half,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2005 by LINDA MCLEAN
My mom used to make this all the time when we were kids and I had totally forgotten about this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by ENO
nice and simple! I rinsed the tuna to take out some of the salty flavor. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by MOSHI LERTORA
This was a great time saver, I got home and was in a hurry, so I took some pasta and canned... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2005 by MY2ROTTIES
Simple and easy to make. It is quite tasy, and very healthy. I have never used capers, since I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2008 by Busy Dad
Ok...so you already know I rated it four stars. But read on to how I got there. I am surprised... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2007 by MGBJERRY
I had my doubts about trying this, but we are trying to eat healthier, so I am expanding my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2005 by MRSPETEL
this was great, instant favourite, whole family loved it MORE