Tuna Pasta Sauce Recipe with Penne and Tomato Using Simple Canned Tuna

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tuna pasta sauce


  • Author: Isabella Hayes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

๐Ÿ Tuna Pasta Sauce offers a quick, savory meal using simple pantry ingredients for a balanced, flavorful dish.
๐ŸŸ Combining protein-rich tuna with vibrant tomato and fresh herbs, it’s an easy recipe perfect for weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

– 2 cups all-purpose flour

– 1 cup sugar

– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

– 1/4 teaspoon salt

– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

– 2 large eggs

– 1 cup buttermilk


Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).

Prepare Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.

Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Mix Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Step 5: Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9×13 inch pan.

Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

๐Ÿณ Use thin, long pasta like spaghetti or linguine for even sauce coating.
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to control spice level.
๐Ÿ‹ Add lemon zest or vinegar to brighten and balance the tomato sauce.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Sautรฉing and Simmering
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 537 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 1500 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 68 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 31 g
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg

Keywords: Tuna Pasta Sauce, Tuna Pasta, Tomato Sauce, Quick Dinner

1 thought on “Tuna Pasta Sauce Recipe with Penne and Tomato Using Simple Canned Tuna”

  1. This tuna pasta sauce recipe reminds me of the dishes my grandmother used to make! ๐Ÿ Just one questionโ€”do you think I could substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for a lighter option? Thanks for sharing this culinary nostalgia!

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