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Dive into the Mediterranean with this delightful Tuna and Tomato Sauce Pasta, a dish that effortlessly marries the ocean's bounty with the garden's freshness. Originating from the rustic kitchens of Italy, this recipe is as simple as it is satisfying. Picture this: a busy fisherman returning home, his catch of the day complemented by ripe tomatoes and fragrant basil, creating a meal that not only nourished the body but also the soul. With the savory allure of canned tuna and the comforting embrace of pasta, this dish is a testament to the beauty of pantry staples. Fun fact: Did you know that tuna is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, making this dish as healthy as it is delicious? So grab your fork and twirl into a plateful of Mediterranean magic!
Ingredients
- 800 g Water
- 2 Pinch(es) Salt
- 1 Onion
- 500 g Tomato sauce
- 350 g Canned tuna
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Garlic powder
- 4 Strand(s) Fresh basil
- 1 Pinch(es) Pepper
- 400 g Pasta
Steps
- Add 800 g of water in a saucepan.
- Add 1 pinch(es) of salt in the saucepan.
- Cut in four, and add 1 onion in the food processor bowl.
- Mix chop: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 5. Scrape the sides of the bowl with the spatula
- Drain the can of tuna and take 2 tablespoons of oil, then add it to the contents of the bowl.
- Mix manual: 3:00min / 100°C / Speed .
- Add 500 g of tomato sauce, 350 g of canned tuna, 1 teaspoon(s) of garlic powder, 4 strand(s) of fresh basil, 1 pinch(es) of salt, 1 pinch(es) of pepper in the food processor bowl.
- Mix slow cook: 15:00min / 100°C / Speed 2.
- Add 400 g of pasta in the saucepan.
- While the sauce is cooking, boil the pasta in water according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta, reserving a ladleful of the cooking water.
- Put the pasta back in the pot with the sauce and a little bit of cooking water to loosen it up and coat the pasta well.



