Spaghetti With Tuna & Rosa Tomatoes Recipe
Make Spaghetti With Tuna & Rosa Tomatoes Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Tuna Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook the Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
- 3
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the spaghetti in a colander.
Preparing the Tuna Sauce
- 4
Heat the Olive Oil
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat until shimmering.
- 5
- 6
Add Tuna and Tomatoes
Drain the canned tuna and add it to the skillet along with the rosa tomatoes. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the tomatoes start to soften.
- 7
Season the Sauce
Stir in the red pepper flakes and season with black pepper to taste. Cook for another 2 minutes to combine the flavors.
- 8
Combine with Pasta
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the tuna sauce. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed to loosen the sauce.
- 9
Finish with Basil
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil. Serve immediately.
