Ingredients:
For the pasta:
- 500g pasta
- Salt
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- Water for boiling
For the tuna sauce:
- 200g tuna in water
- 4 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- Salt
- Pepper
- Sweet paprika
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 100g water
Instructions:
For the pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Add the pasta and cook for 15-20 minutes, depending on how you prefer it cooked.
- Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet and drizzle it over the pasta, tossing lightly to coat.
For the tuna sauce:
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic for about 2 minutes.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste, stirring and cooking together for another 2 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and sweet paprika. Add the water and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Break the tuna into chunks and stir it into the sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add a little more water and simmer until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld together.
Serve the pasta hot, topped with the rich, flavorful tuna sauce. This simple yet hearty dish brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your table. Enjoy every bite!
