This is a flavorful and delicious dish which reflects the cooking of Sicily. It’s very simple, easy to make yet too delicious and rich in taste. It is made up of basic ingredients like soft sweet peas, rich tender tuna and delicate pasta, used to cook in tomato sauce. This wonderful dish reflects the flavors of traditional and classical taste.
CONTENT OF RECIPE
Ingredients / Ingredienti | 12 oz Short Pasta 7 oz Canned Tuna 1 Cup Peas 1 Can Tomato Sauce 1 Medium Onion 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil Salt Pepper Chopped Fresh Parsley |
Cooking Time / Tempo di cottura | 15-20 Minutes |
Cooking Temperature / Temperatura di cottura | 350°F ~ 176°C |
Utensils / Utensili | Skillet Pot Serving Plate |
Cooking Method / Metodo di cottura | Stove |
METHOD
Step 1: If you are using fresh peas in this dish, soak the peas for four minutes in salt water. Step 2: Strain the water of the canned tuna. Step 3: Add the pasta to the salted water and cook it well. Step 4: Add olive oil in a skillet and cook it on medium heat. Step 5: Fry the chopped onions in this hot oil until they become transparent. Step 6: Now add the tuna in a skillet along with onions and cook it well. Step 7: Incorporate the peas with tuna and onions and cook them for some minutes. Step 8: Add tomato sauce in it and cook them together for 10-15 minutes until peas become tender and sauce turns thick. Step 9: Now add salt and black pepper according to your taste. Step 10: Add the pasta from the salted water and add it to the prepared sauce. Step 11: Your pasta is ready, take it out of the pan and transfer it to the serving plate. Step 12: Top it up with some fresh chopped parsley.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is tuna pasta made of?
It is made up of green peas, onions, mayonnaise, sweet corn, and pasta.
What can I mix with a can of tuna?
- Tuna Melt: Mix Greek Yogurt, Veggies, Cheese and Bread.
- Tuna Cakes: Incorporate Eggs, Herbs and Breadcrumbs
- One-Pot Pasta: Mix Pasta, Olives and Lemon
What tastes good with canned tuna?
Tuna cake is great with crackers, toast, as a snack or with cheese, fruits, nuts and also with salads, in pasta dishes and in wraps.
How to season tuna in a can?
To season the tuna in the pan, drain water and put it in a bowl, then add sesame oil, mayonnaise, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and fish sauce. Close it with scallions and sesame seeds.
Is canned tuna healthy?
Yes, canned tuna is healthy because it has low fat and high protein, it also has omega-3 fatty acids and many other vitamins.