Ingredients
3 large cans tuna, drained (about 15 oz total)
1 onion, finely chopped
1 large carrot (or 2 small), diced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
1/2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp sugar
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
10 oz spaghetti
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and carrot; cook until softened and lightly golden.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10–15 minutes.
- Flake drained tuna into the sauce and stir gently to combine, heating through.
- Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain.
- Toss pasta with tuna tomato sauce. Serve immediately with extra black pepper if desired.
Notes
Add a splash of white wine before simmering for depth of flavor.
Stir in red pepper flakes for a spicier version.
Include olives or capers for a Mediterranean twist.
For creaminess, add mascarpone or cream cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 35mg