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Tuna pasta sauce

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BBC Food
Total Time
40 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
4.78 out of 5 stars
(49)

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 375g/13oz dried linguine or other pasta
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp finely chopped parsley
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 small chilli pepper, finely chopped
  • 1cm/½in fresh ginger root, thinly sliced
  • 450g/1lb carton or bottle passata
  • 400g tinned tuna in oil, drained and roughly chopped
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Preparation

Step 1

Cook the pasta for 8-10 minutes or until al dente, and drain, reserving a little of the pasta water.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat the oil and gently fry 2 tablespoons of the parsley, the garlic, chilli and the ginger for a few minutes until slightly soft. Add the tomatoes and continue to cook for another few minutes. Stir in the tuna and salt.

Step 3

Toss the pasta with the sauce, loosening with a little pasta water if necessary. Serve the tuna pasta sprinkled with the remaining parsley and freshly ground pepper.

Step 4

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