Spaghetti with Tuna

🛒 Ingredients

• Spaghetti 80 g · 288 kcal
• Canned Tuna in Olive Oil (drained) 80 g · 160 kcal
• Crushed Tomatoes 150 g · 27 kcal
• Garlic cloves 10 g · 15 kcal
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil 20 g · 176 kcal
• Fresh Parsley 5 g · 2 kcal
• Red Chili Flakes 1 g · 3 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil for the spaghetti.
2. In a separate large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chili flakes, sautéing until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
3. Add the crushed tomatoes to the skillet, bring to a simmer, and cook for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
4. While the sauce simmers, cook the spaghetti in the boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about half a cup of pasta water before draining.
5. Add the drained tuna to the tomato sauce in the skillet and stir gently to combine.
6. Drain the spaghetti and add it directly to the skillet with the sauce. Toss well, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to create a luscious sauce.
7. Stir in the fresh parsley, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.