Name: One-pot tuna pasta puttanesca recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 100g tuna in oil, drained (reserve a little of the oil); 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes with sliced olives; Handful fresh basil; 2tbsp capers, rinsed; 300g pasta shapes; 50g grated cheddar and mozzarella; Handful fresh breadcrumbs (50g)

Nutrition Per Portion

RDA

Calories

302 Kcal

15%

Sugar

9 g

10%

Fat

7.9 g

11%

Saturated Fat

2.6 g

13%

Salt

0.9 g

Protein

15.8 g

32%

Carbohydrates

42.8 g

16%

Salt

0.9 g

By Jessica Dady

published 13 July 2021

This mouthwatering one pot tuna pasta puttanesca is infused with garlic, basil, and capers.

Our tuna puttanesca is topped with a layer of crisp golden cheese; a combination of cheddar and mozzarella. This recipe uses tinned tuna but you could swap for flaked tuna steak instead for a meatier texture.

Ingredients

100g tuna in oil, drained (reserve a little of the oil)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes with sliced olives
Handful fresh basil
2tbsp capers, rinsed
300g pasta shapes
50g grated cheddar and mozzarella
Handful fresh breadcrumbs (50g)

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Method

Heat the grill to high. Pour a little of the tuna oil into a wide ovenproof sauté pan and heat the garlic. Pour in the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 15 mins. Stir in the tuna, basil and capers, and season well.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta shapes according to the pack instructions. Drain lightly, then stir into the sauce. Heat through, then top with the cheese and breadcrumbs, and grill until melted.

Top tips for making one-pot tuna pasta puttanesca

As there is so much flavour behind this dish, you could easily add a variety of vegetables to the pasta to up your five-a-day count. Try finely chopped peppers, onion, mushroom, or spinach.

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Jessica Dady is Senior Content Editor at Goodto.com and has over 10 years of experience as a digital journalist, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the best food hampers to cookbooks, from the best cake stands to baking sets, Jessica has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to must-have food products. A passionate baker, she spends much of her time creating celebration cakes for friends and family - particularly for her two lucky children.