How to Make Delicious Angel Hair in Tomato, Tuna and Olive Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Angel hair pasta is a delicate and delicious option for a quick and easy dinner. Its fine strands cook in just minutes, making it a perfect choice for a weeknight meal. Paired with a flavorful tomato, tuna, and olive sauce, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your recipe rotation.

The combination of tomatoes, tuna, and olives creates a rich and savory sauce that perfectly coats the angel hair pasta. The acidity of the tomatoes and briney-ness of the olives, combined with the sub...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • ¾ cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 (5 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 (4.25 ounce) can black olives, drained and halved
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
  • 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked angel hair pasta
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook until tender. Mix in tuna and peeled tomatoes; cook until heated through. Mix in olives. Season with basil, oregano and pepper. Cook and stir 5 minutes. Stir in tomato puree. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place angel hair pasta in pot and cook 4 minutes, or until al dente. Serve topped with the sauce and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
  • Nutrition

    308 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg
    • Sodium: 794mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 111mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 711mg