Best 8 Pasta With Spicy Tuna Sauce Recipes

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**Indulge in a Symphony of Flavors: Spicy Tuna Pasta - A Culinary Delight**

Embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing Spicy Tuna Pasta, a dish that ignites the senses with its vibrant flavors. This delectable creation combines perfectly cooked pasta with a medley of succulent tuna, fiery chili peppers, aromatic herbs, and a symphony of spices that dance on your palate. Each bite is an explosion of taste, leaving you craving more. Our collection of recipes offers a range of variations, from the classic Italian Spaghetti with Spicy Tuna Sauce to the innovative Tuna and Avocado Fusilli with a touch of lime. Whether you prefer penne, farfalle, or any other pasta shape, there's a recipe here to satisfy your cravings. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey filled with spice, flavor, and pure bliss.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PASTA WITH TUNA SAUCE



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Canned tuna is used to make this yummy tomato sauce. Use pasta of your choice.

Provided by Amanda

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 tablespoon capers
1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 (16 ounce) package dry pasta

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan, heat oil over low heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender. Stir in capers, tomatoes, lemon juice, and parsley. Season with red pepper flakes to taste. Simmer gently for 3 minutes to thicken sauce. Fold in tuna, and heat through.
  • While sauce is cooking, add pasta to a large pot of rapidly boiling water; cook till just tender. Drain well.
  • Toss pasta with sauce, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.6 calories, Carbohydrate 59.6 g, Cholesterol 102.2 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 173.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

TUNA TOMATO PASTA SAUCE



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Super easy to make, with ingredients everyone has hanging around in the pantry like canned tuna and canned tomatoes! Serve with about 3/4 pound of pasta, preferably penne, fusilli or macaroni, cooked according to package instructions.

Provided by Baje

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small chile pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
9 ounces drained canned tuna
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (22 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat and cook chile and garlic until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add tuna, tomato paste, sugar, salt, and pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and simmer until flavors are well combined, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 38.3 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 36.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1912.1 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

SPICY TUNA PASTA WITH CREAMY FRA DIAVOLO SAUCE



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This is a quick weeknight meal, and with the right tools, you'll have a fabulous meal on the table in under 30 minutes! I used a ginger tool by microplane to cut my garlic into thin slices, it's best to also use the microplane glove if using this method.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Seafood Pasta

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 (28 ounce) can whole Italian plum tomatoes (such as San Marzano)
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 pound gemelli pasta
6 (4 ounce) tuna steaks
¼ cup freshly chopped parsley
2 tablespoons heavy cream
8 leaves basil chiffonade (thinly sliced fresh basil leaves), divided

Steps:

  • Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add oil and wait until it shimmers. Add garlic and cook quickly, being careful not to burn, about 1 minute. Carefully transfer garlic slices to a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
  • Add tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and salt to the same skillet. Stir and crush down tomatoes with a wooden spoon. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Remove lid from sauce and stir. Add in tuna steaks. Cover and cook until tuna flakes easily with a fork, 8 to 10 minutes. Add 1/2 of the fried garlic, parsley, cream, and 1/2 of the basil.
  • To serve, add pasta to bowls and ladle tuna sauce on top. Garnish with remaining basil chiffonade and fried garlic. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.5 calories, Carbohydrate 61.9 g, Cholesterol 57.4 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 429.7 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

PASTA WITH TUNA & TOMATO SAUCE



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This low fat, tasty pasta supper can be rustled up from tins and packets in the storecupboard

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Pasta, Supper

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
400g can chopped tomatoes with herbs
½ tsp chilli powder
1 tsp sugar
500g pkt pasta bows
100g can tuna, drained
handful of basil leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a pan, throw in the onion and cook for a couple of minutes. Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, chilli and sugar. Season with salt and pepper and bring to the boil. Give it a good stir, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Add the pasta and cook according to packet instructions. Flake the tuna into the sauce and heat through. Drain the pasta, return to the pan and stir in the sauce and basil leaves if you have any. Serve with a generous grinding of pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 102 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 0.52 milligram of sodium

PASTA WITH SPICY TUNA SAUCE



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A simple but tasty pasta dish. Use eirther chilli powder or paprika according to your taste buds. A great and simple meal to prepare in minutes when time is at a preminium

Provided by Tryntje

Categories     Tuna

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

400 -500 g spaghetti, spirals or shells
2 tablespoons oil
1 large onion
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 (400 g) cans chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon chili powder or 1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 (400 g) cans tuna

Steps:

  • Parsley and peppers for garnish.
  • Heat oil and saute onion and garlic till soft.
  • Add tomatoes with their juice and all other ingredients except pasta.
  • Simmer gently for 30 minutes.
  • When sauce is nearly ready, cook pasta and drain.
  • Place in serving bowl.
  • Season.
  • Pour sauce over cooked pasta and toss lightly.
  • Garnish with parsley and peppers.
  • Accompany with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 832, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 76, Sodium 99.7, Carbohydrate 98.5, Fiber 7, Sugar 9, Protein 64

SPICY TUNA PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: uncooked pastas, oil, boiling water, tomato puree, salted butter, vegetable stock, tomato, tuna, garlic, paprika, dried chili flakes, grated cheese, salt and pepper

Provided by Ceyda Polat

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 uncooked pastas, (4 portions)
1 tablespoon oil
4 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon tomato puree
¼ cup salted butter
1 cube vegetable stock
1 Tin tomato, chopped
1 Tin tuna
1 clove garlic, crushed
4 teaspoons paprika
2 pinches dried chili flakes
½ block grated cheese
salt and pepper, as needed

Steps:

  • Put the pasta into a saucepan and pour over one tablespoon of chosen oil to stop the pasta from clumping together. Add the vegetable stock cube to the boiling water and stir until dissolved then pour the water over the pasta and bring to a boil. Cook the pasta until just undercooked and drain the pasta water, saving about a cupful of the water for the sauce.
  • Into the pan of cooked pasta, add the tin of tomatoes, the tuna, the butter, crushed garlic, paprika, salt and pepper to taste and chili flakes. Stir and bring to a simmer to finish cooking the pasta.
  • Add the pasta water saved previously and stir in whilst still simmering, then add the cheese in and stir this in. Simmer until the cheese has melted and then serve, adding more cheese, black pepper and chili flakes if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 991 calories, Carbohydrate 91 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 12 grams

SPICY TUNA PUTTANESCA



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Tuna puttanesca is a forgiving and flexible meal. Don't have the exact ingredients? Make substitutions, just try to stick as close to the ingredients as possible. While most use spaghetti noodles, any pasta shape can be used.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound dry spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped Kalamata olives
3 tablespoons capers
4 anchovies anchovy fillets, finely chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
½ cup Pinot Grigio
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 (4 ounce) tuna steaks
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chiffonade

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
  • While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Once oil is shimmering, add onion, Kalamata olives, capers, anchovies, and garlic. Cook and stir until onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, white wine, and red pepper flakes. Stir to incorporate.
  • Nestle the tuna steaks into the sauce, cover, and cook until the tuna flakes easily, about 10 minutes. If sauce is too thick, add in the reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Add in the Italian seasoning.
  • Serve tuna and sauce on top of cooked pasta. Garnish with basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.8 calories, Carbohydrate 69.6 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 516.7 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

SPICY TUNA PASTA



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Kids will love this easy summer pasta dish - a fishy version of spaghetti with meatballs

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 x 185g cans tuna in spring water, drained
2 spring onions , chopped
1 egg , beaten
1 tbsp vegetable oil
350g jar tomato and chilli sauce (we used Loyd Grossman), or make your own (see below)
½ a 70g pack rocket , roughly chopped
400g spaghetti

Steps:

  • Squeeze excess water from the tuna, place in a bowl with the spring onions and egg, then stir together. Use your hands to shape into small walnut-size balls - you should get about 12.
  • Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan, tip the tuna balls in, then cook for 5-10 mins until golden all over. Pour over the tomato & chilli sauce, then cook for 5 mins more, adding a little boiling water if the sauce looks dry.
  • Meanwhile, boil the pasta, then drain. Stir through the sauce and most of the rocket. Serve in bowls with the tuna balls and a little extra rocket on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 81 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 1.16 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use high-quality tuna: Opt for tuna that is canned in olive oil or water, not brine, as it will have a better flavor and texture.
  • Make sure the tuna is well-drained: This will help to prevent the sauce from becoming watery.
  • Add some heat to the sauce: If you like spicy food, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or chopped chili pepper to the sauce. You can also use a spicy type of tuna, such as Sriracha tuna.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables in the sauce. Some good options include chopped onion, garlic, bell pepper, zucchini, and mushrooms.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: This means that the pasta should be cooked until it is still slightly firm to the bite. This will help to prevent it from becoming mushy in the sauce.
  • Serve the pasta immediately: Pasta with spicy tuna sauce is best served immediately after it is made. The sauce will thicken as it sits, so if you need to make it ahead of time, be sure to reheat it gently before serving.

Conclusion:

Pasta with spicy tuna sauce is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover tuna. The sauce is flavorful and spicy, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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