Spicy Tomato and Tuna Pasta Recipe
Puttanesca inspired quick lunch dish. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner and something you can pull out of your pantry in a flash.
Ingredients
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 T olive oil
- 1 T butter
- 3 vine ripe tomatoes ( or 1 can of diced tomatoes)
- 1 can tuna in water, drained
- 1 t. crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 T minced fresh basil
- 4 oz. angel hair pasta
- 2 T lowfat ricotta
- salt and pepper
Directions
- Boil a large saucepan of salted water for the pasta.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add in onion and saute until softened. Add in garlic and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes start to release some of their juice. Add in tuna, basil and red pepper flakes. Turn heat to low and let simmer while pasta cooks. Add pasta directly from water to the pan. Toss everything to combine. Serve with a dollop of ricotta on top.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 259g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 455 | |
| Calories from Fat 61 | 13% |
| Total Fat 6.9g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 2.4g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium 557mg | 23% |
| Potassium 567mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 46.45g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 8% |
| Sugars 2.95g | 2% |
| Protein 48.72g | 78% |
