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10-minute creamy tuna tomato pasta

Fresh tomatoes crushed into a quick pantry sauce with canned tuna, oregano and Parmesan — the smartest dinner two cans can buy.

Prep10 min
Cook15 min
Total25 min
Serves4

Ingredients

  • 400 g pasta
  • 5 large fresh tomatoes, halved
  • Olive oil
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
  • 1–2 cans tuna, drained
  • Salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, oregano
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; keep a splash of the water.
  2. Soften the onion in olive oil, add the tomatoes with the water, and crush them into a sauce as they collapse.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste and seasonings, then flake in the tuna.
  4. Toss in the pasta with the Parmesan and a little pasta water until creamy.
  5. Finish with fresh parsley and more cheese.
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