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tuna tomato rigatoni

20 minute Tuna Tomato Rigatoni

Anna Chwistek
Canned tuna, capers, and tomatoes come together in a delightful sauce perfect for various pasta shapes. Tuna tomato pasta, a pantry-based favorite, offers a super flavorful dinner ready in about 20 minutes. While traditionally, Italians skip cheese on fish dishes, feel free to break the rules for an extra touch of flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 496 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 11 ounces rigatoni
  • 1 can (160g/6 ounces) tuna in water drained
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 can (400 g/14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 shallots thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 3 anchovy fillets
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp capers

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium low heat. Add shallots and garlic, cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots become totally soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook rigatoni al dente. Scoop up ½ cup cooking water, then drain the rigatoni.
  • In the meantime, add anchovies and spices to the skillet. Stir to melt the anchovies into the shallots, about 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste, capers and balsamic vinegar.
  • Pour in crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil. Next add tuna and parsley. Then toss with rigatoni and add 1/4 cup cooking water.
  • Toss gently to distribute the tuna without breaking up the chunks too much.
  • Adjust salt and add more cooking water, if needed. Serve!

Video

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Nutrition

Calories: 496kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 12gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 776mgPotassium: 351mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 456IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg
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