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Tuna Puttanesca Recipe
Craving a taste of Italy? Our Tuna Puttanesca pasta recipe is jam-packed with flavour and is easy to make, with only a handful of ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry! This twist on a classic Italian pasta pairs beautifully with a crusty sourdough on the side. Whether you’re serving up a cosy weeknight dinner or feast for your loved ones, this tuna puttanesca recipe is sure to be a hit!
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120g dried wholemeal pasta
1 brown onion, diced
700g tomato passata (with basil if preferred or, a handful of basil leaves)
½ tsp chilli flakes
1 garlic clove, crushed
½ tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
300g tinned tuna, drained
½ cup kalamata olives
½ sundried tomatoes
1 cup baby spinach, plus extra to serve
Method
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Step 1
Cook pasta according to packet instructions, do not discard pasta water
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Step 2
Heat oil in a large pan and add garlic. Fry for 2 minutes until fragrant. Add tomato passata, basil and cracked pepper. Reduce to low heat and let simmer for 2-3 minutes
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Step 3
Add in sundried tomatoes, tuna, and olives. Using a spatula, gently break up tuna chunks and stir evenly in the sauce mixture
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Step 4
Add pasta to the sauce and ½ cup of pasta water. Allow simmering for a few minutes to reduce the liquid then stir in ½ amount of baby spinach and stir a few times until all combined
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Step 5
Divide evenly between bowls and add the remaining baby spinach, or rocket if you like, to each dish. Serve with parmesan cheese
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