Description
Indulge in a delightful fusion of flavors with this Tuna Pasta in Creamy Fra Diavolo Sauce recipe. A perfect balance of heat and creaminess that will tantalize your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 300g (10 oz) pasta (penne or fusilli)
Creamy Fra Diavolo Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 can (400g / 14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 can (185g / 5–6 oz) tuna in oil or water (drained)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish
- Grated Parmesan for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Add tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and oregano. Simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in cream and tuna. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and Parmesan. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can use light cream or half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add olives or capers for extra briny flavor.
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Adjust the chili flakes to your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
