Best 8 Tomato Sauce With Tuna Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our diverse collection of tomato sauce with tuna recipes, ranging from the classic Italian pasta dish to innovative and flavorful variations. Discover the simplicity of our traditional tomato sauce recipe, featuring fresh tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and succulent tuna, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. Explore the richness of our creamy tomato sauce recipe, where a velvety sauce envelops tender tuna, offering a luscious and decadent experience. For those seeking a spicy kick, our spicy tomato sauce recipe infuses heat and depth into the dish, tantalizing your taste buds. And for a delightful twist, try our unique tomato sauce with tuna and capers recipe, where the briny capers add a piquant touch that elevates the overall flavor profile.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TUNA WITH TOMATO-BASIL SAUCE



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Categories     Fish     Tomato     Sauté     Basil     Tuna     Spring     Bon Appétit

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 1/2 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, peeled, coarsely chopped
1 bay leaf
1 cup fresh basil, torn into bite-size pieces
4 6-ounce tuna steaks (each about 1 inch thick)
Fresh basil sprigs

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, parsley and garlic. Sauté until onion is tender but not brown, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and bay leaf. Cover and cook until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm before continuing.) Discard bay leaf. Mix in torn basil. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle tuna with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in another heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tuna and cook until golden and just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer tuna to platter. Spoon sauce over tuna. Garnish with basil sprigs.

FUSILLI WITH TUNA AND TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound fusilli
1 (26-ounce) jar Simple Tomato Sauce, recipe follows or other purchased marinara sauce
2 (6-ounces each) cans albacore tuna packed in oil, drained
1 tablespoon drained capers
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
4 to 6 basil leaves
2 dried bay leaves
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the tomato sauce, tuna, capers, and lemon peel in a heavy large skillet. Using a fork, break the tuna into chunks. Simmer to blend the flavors, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Toss the pasta with enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Stir in the parsley and serve.
  • In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, and bay leaves and simmer covered on low heat for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and check for seasoning. If sauce still tastes acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time to round out the flavors.
  • Add half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce.
  • If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and pour 1 to 2 cup portions into freezer plastic bags. This will freeze up to 6 months.

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

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

EASY PASTA WITH TUNA AND TOMATO SAUCE



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This is my version of a tuna pasta dish with capers, anchovies, and tomatoes. I make it at least once a week as it is my husband's favorite and he proclaims it's restaurant quality. You can easy double the recipe if you're cooking for more people.

Provided by barbara

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ (16 ounce) box penne
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, packed in olive oil, drained
¼ cup olive oil, divided
¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
½ large organic lemon, juiced and zested
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ounce canned anchovy fillets, drained
2 teaspoons capers
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
½ bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  • Empty tuna into a bowl and mash with a fork while pasta is cooking. Mix with 2 tablespoons olive oil, basil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet and fry the anchovies for 3 minutes. Add capers and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, for an additional 3 minutes. Add tuna mixture and tomatoes; simmer sauce for about 5 minutes.
  • Drain pasta and add to the sauce. Mix well. Stir in parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 919.4 calories, Carbohydrate 94.4 g, Cholesterol 49.5 mg, Fat 46.5 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 37.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1301.2 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

PENNE WITH TUNA AND PEAS IN TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces penne
1 large clove garlic
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups crushed no-salt-added tomatoes
2 tablespoons no-salt-added tomato paste
8 ounces fresh tuna
2 cups frozen peas

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to boil for cooking the penne.
  • Mince garlic and sauté in hot oil in a nonstick skillet for about 30 seconds. Add hot pepper flakes and sauté for 15 seconds.
  • Add wine and cook quickly to reduce by half.
  • Add tomatoes and tomato paste; reduce heat and simmer gently.
  • When water boils, add penne and cook according to package directions.
  • Cut tuna into bite-size chunks. Add to tomato sauce with peas. Cook 5 minutes, until tuna is cooked.
  • When penne is cooked, drain and serve with the tuna-pea sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 777, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 114 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 52 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 340 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TUNA IN TOMATO SAUCE



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Categories     Garlic     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Tuna     Spice     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons minced garlic (4 or 5 large cloves)
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
2 (14- to 15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch of sugar
1 (1 1/2-pound) piece tuna, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces

Steps:

  • Cook garlic in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 1 minute. Add spices and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes (including juice), salt, and sugar and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until broken down, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Season tuna with salt and pepper and arrange in 1 layer on top of sauce. Cook, covered, 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let stand, covered, until top of fish is no longer red, 1 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a platter and spoon sauce on top.

NO-COOK TOMATO-TUNA SAUCE WITH SPAGHETTI



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Blink and you'll miss this easy no-cook sauce recipe: Combine chopped tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, vinegar, and basil in a big bowl on the counter, and let them sit until they break down a bit. When the pasta is just cooked, toss it all together with a generous shower of grated Parmesan, which thickens and emulsifies the sauce, plus oil-packed tuna for a jolt of brininess and protein.

Provided by Shira Bocar

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds ripe medium tomatoes, cored and torn, or chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (3 cups)
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves, torn, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
12 ounces spaghetti
2 jars (each 7 ounces) tuna packed in oil, drained
1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated (1/4 cup), plus more for serving

Steps:

  • In a large heatproof bowl, combine tomatoes, 1/2 cup oil, garlic, basil, vinegar, and red-pepper flakes. Season generously with salt. Let stand up to 1 hour; remove and discard garlic.
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of generously salted water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.
  • Immediately transfer pasta to bowl with tomatoes; add tuna, cheese, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Toss well to combine, adding pasta water as needed to create a silky sauce. Serve with more cheese and basil.

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Tips:

- Use high-quality canned tuna. Look for tuna that is packed in olive oil or water, and avoid tuna that is packed in vegetable oil. - Drain the tuna well before adding it to the sauce. This will help to prevent the sauce from becoming watery. - Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This will give the sauce a rich, sweet flavor. - Sauté the onions and garlic in olive oil until they are softened. This will help to develop their flavor and add depth to the sauce. - Add a variety of herbs and spices to the sauce. This will give it a complex, flavorful taste. - Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. - Serve the sauce over pasta, rice, or vegetables. ###

Conclusion:

Tomato sauce with tuna is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover tuna. This sauce is also versatile and can be customized to your liking. For example, you can add more or less spice, or you can use different types of vegetables. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give tomato sauce with tuna a try. You won't be disappointed!

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