Neapolitan Tuna Noodles
Canned tomatoes are high in the antioxidant lycopene and add freshness to this simple pasta meal.
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Serves4 (servings)
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti or other pasta of choice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons capers (optional
- 5 ounces canned tuna packed in water, drained
- 1/4 cup sliced olives (or 1-2.2 ounce can, drained)
- Salt and ground pepper to taste
Directions
- Cook pasta as label directs. Reserve 1 cup cooking liquid; drain pasta.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, cook onion and garlic, about 5 minutes until just softened. Add diced tomatoes and capers; simmer 5 minutes. Add tuna, olives, salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss pasta with tuna mixture to mix well. Serve immediately. If it seems dry, add some reserved cooking liquid to loosen the sauce a little.
Recipe Tips
Instead of tuna, try this recipe with leftover chicken.
Nutrition Facts
Neapolitan Tuna Noodles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g
9%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 15mg
5%
Sodium 433mg
18%
Potassium 266mg
8%
Total Carbohydrates 22g
7%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Sugars 3g
Protein 12g
24%
Vitamin A
5%
Vitamin C
12%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
3%
Iron
10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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