Spaghetti with Tuna & Tomato Sauce (Spaghetti al tonno e pomodoro)

From EatingWell: January/February 1994

Italian tuna packed in olive oil is a must for this pasta dish: the flavorful oil is drained from the tuna and used for cooking the sauce.

Spaghetti with Tuna & Tomato Sauce (Spaghetti al tonno e pomodoro) Recipe

Makes: 6 servings

Active Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Profile

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Ingredients

1 7-ounce can Italian tuna, packed in olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 pound whole-wheat spaghetti
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

Drain tuna in a sieve set over a small bowl, squeezing to press out as much oil as possible (reserve the oil). Break up the tuna with a fork and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the tuna oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes with their juice and crushed red pepper; break up the tomatoes with a fork. Simmer over low heat until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in tuna and set aside.
Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in a large pot of boiling water until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions. Drain it and return to the pot. Add the sauce and 3 tablespoons of parsley; toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings. Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Per serving: 345 calories; 4 g fat ( 1 g sat , 1 g mono ); 10 mg cholesterol; 62 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 20 g protein; 11 g fiber; 179 mg sodium; 288 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Iron (17% daily value), Magnesium (30% dv), Selenium (106% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 3

Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat

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