How to Make Instant Pot Tuna Puttanesca - A Step-by-Step Guide

Instant Pot Tuna Puttanesca is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This classic Italian dish is packed with flavor from tangy capers, olives, and tomatoes, and the addition of tender chunks of tuna adds a rich and savory element that is sure to please the whole family.

Using an Instant Pot makes this recipe even more convenient, as it allows you to cook the pasta and sauce all in one pot, cutting down on both prep and clean-up time. The resu...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ (24 ounce) jar traditional spaghetti sauce (such as Barilla®)
  • ½ cup fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth
  • 1 (6 ounce) frozen tuna steak
  • 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons sliced black olives, drained
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • ½ teaspoon herbes de Provence
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil in the pot. Add onion and garlic; saute until softened and fragrant, about 4 minutes.
  • Add spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, and broth; stir to combine. Nestle tuna steak into the middle of the sauce. Cancel Saute function. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Flake tuna apart with a fork. Add olives, capers, anchovy paste, herbes de Provence, and cayenne. Stir to combine and serve over hot cooked spaghetti.
  • Nutrition

    735 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 43mg
    • Sodium: 1454mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 115g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 107mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1209mg