Tuna macaroni

Going to invite friends over for dinner and want to prepare a simple and quick recipe? Here's the solution, prepare this delicious tuna macaroni recipe that everyone will love! It's easy, quick and very tasty!! Bon appetit!!!

Tuna macaroni on a dish bowl

This recipe is perfect to serve on any occasion, especially on those days of the week when time is short. We like to make this recipe with elbow pasta but you can also make it with spaghetti or any other type of pasta. It tastes well with any type of pasta!

Tuna macaroni on a dish bowl

INGREDIENTS FOR TUNA MACARONI

Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:

  • Pasta - Elbow macaroni.
  • Canned tuna - Before shredding the tuna, drain the liquid inside the can.
  • Chopped onion, chopped garlic and olive oil - They are essential ingredients for sautéing and flavoring.
  • Tomato pulp - Gives color and flavor to the food and makes the sauce creamier.
  • Pepper - Adds flavor to the food.
  • Salt and a peeled onion - To season the pasta cooking water.
  • Water - To cook the pasta.

Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.

HOW TO MAKE TUNA MACARONI

Step 1: Drain and shred the tuna with a fork; set aside.

Step 2: Cook the pasta in a saucepan with water seasoned with a little salt and a peeled onion. When the pasta is cooked, drain it with a skimmer and set aside.

Step 3: Meanwhile, in a saucepan, add the chopped onion, chopped garlic and the olive oil. Stir and sauté on a medium-low heat until the onion start to turn golden brown. Add the tuna, pepper and the tomato pulp. Stir and cook on a low heat for 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 4: Add the cooked macaroni, mix the pasta well in the tuna and cook for more 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and serve.

Tuna macaroni on a dish bowl

RECIPE VIDEO:
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Tuna macaroni

Tuna macaroni on a dish bowl

Going to invite friends over for dinner and want to prepare a simple and quick recipe? Here's the solution, prepare this delicious tuna macaroni recipe that everyone will love! It's easy, quick and very tasty!! Bon appetit!!!

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    Category:Main dishes, Pasta, Quick & easy, Recipes, Videos
    Cuisine:
    Difficulty:
    Servings: 3
    Prep Time:5 m
    Cook Time:15 m
    Total Time:20 m

    Ingredients

    • 200 grams (7 ounces) elbow macaroni
    • 350 grams (12 1/3 ounces) canned tuna
    • 1 medium onion
    • 1 small onion to cook the pasta
    • 150 grams (5 1/3 ounces) tomato pulp
    • 50 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
    • 3 cloves of garlic
    • Pepper (to taste)
    • Salt (to taste)
    • Water to cook the pasta

    Directions

    1. Drain and shred the tuna with a fork; set aside.
    2. Cook the pasta in a saucepan with water seasoned with a little salt and a peeled onion. When the pasta is cooked, drain it with a skimmer and set aside.
    3. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, add the chopped onion, chopped garlic and the olive oil. Stir and sauté on a medium-low heat until the onion start to turn golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add the tuna, pepper and the tomato pulp. Stir and cook on a low heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    4. Add the cooked macaroni, mix the pasta well in the tuna and cook for more 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and serve.
    Tuna macaroni
    Nutrition facts
    Serves 3
    Per Serving:
    % DAILY VALUE
    Calories 660
    Total Fat 26.5 g(34%)
    Saturated Fat 4.5 g(22%)
    Cholesterol 36 mg(12%)
    Sodium 164 mg(7%)
    Total Carbohydrate 63.5 g(23%)
    Protein 42.5 g
     

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