Tuna Pasta (Pasta con Atún)

bowl of tuna pasta with Parmesan cheese.

5 from 8 votes

Tuna Pasta (Pasta con Atún)

This easy tuna pasta (pasta con atún) uses standard pantry ingredients, and is ready in only 30 minutes. It's perfect for a homemade, healthy pasta dinner without any fuss!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Spanish

Servings: people

Calories: 585.65kcal

Author: Lauren Aloise

Ingredients

12 ounces pasta about 3 ounces/80g per person
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ medium onion diced
3 garlic cloves minced
10 ounces water or oil-packed tuna drained
1 ½ cups crushed tomato
10 large olives diced (optional)
1-2 salt-cured anchovies optional
½ cup grated Manchego cheese
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a heavy pan and add the diced onion. Sauté for about five minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and sauté for one more minute until just starting to brown.
Add the crushed tomato, drained tuna, and anchovies (if using). Stir and cook over medium-high heat for five minutes.
Add the diced olives and any other embellishments, and add salt and pepper to taste.
Drain the pasta once al dente and add to the pan. Stir gently to fully coat the pasta in the sauce.
Top with grated Manchego cheese and serve with a drizzling of olive oil. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

Cook the pasta al dente because it will continue to cook once added to the pan. If you overcook the pasta it will break when stirred and become a mushy mess.
Drizzle great quality extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle sea salt on the dish at the very end. Chili flakes, while not traditional, are also lovely.
Can you reheat tuna pasta? Yes! Especially if the pasta was cooked al dente. I would reheat for 30 seconds in the microwave, or sauté in a bit of olive oil in a very hot skillet.
The anchovy and olives can be omitted or substituted if necessary. Other additions can be capers, sun dried tomatoes, and feta cheese.

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