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Tuna Spaghetti

This easy Tuna Spaghetti recipe is a no-brainer for busy weeknights. Made with pantry staples like tuna, tomatoes, and dry spaghetti, it's a protein-packed one-skillet meal ready in less than 30 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Reed Dunn

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 28 ounces canned whole peeled tomatoes
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 10 ounces canned tuna
  • 8 ounces dried spaghetti or pasta of your choice
  • ¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley optional for garnish

Instructions

  • Bring water to a boil in a large pot to cook spaghetti or pasta. Salt water and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet or 3.5-quart braising pan. Cooking on medium, add in 2 minced garlic cloves and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Stir with a wooden spoon to keep moving, cooking for about 1 minute.
  • Carefully pour in 28-ounces canned whole, peeled tomatoes. Use the wooden spoon or a fork to break apart the whole tomatoes. Reduce heat to low, if needed, to keep tomatoes from splattering.
  • Once tomatoes are broken up, season with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add 10 ounces canned tuna (2 cans) and add into the tomato sauce with liquid. Break up the tuna into chunks and stir the liquid into the sauce. Return to a simmer and cook for about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the cooked pasta and toss to combine. Once pasta is just heated, sprinkle on flat-leaf parsley and serve.

Notes

Bring leftovers to room temperature and store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Leftovers are delicious served cold.