Spicy Tuna Pasta with Creamy Fra Diavolo Sauce

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This is a quick weeknight meal, and with the right tools, you'll have a fabulous meal on the table in under 30 minutes! I used a ginger tool by microplane to cut my garlic into thin slices, it's best to also use the microplane glove if using this method.

Submitted by thedailygourmet
Published on August 3, 2021
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole Italian plum tomatoes (such as San Marzano)

  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • 1 pound gemelli pasta

  • 6 (4 ounce) tuna steaks

  • ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley

  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

  • 8 leaves basil chiffonade (thinly sliced fresh basil leaves), divided

Directions

  1. Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add oil and wait until it shimmers. Add garlic and cook quickly, being careful not to burn, about 1 minute. Carefully transfer garlic slices to a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.

  2. Add tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and salt to the same skillet. Stir and crush down tomatoes with a wooden spoon. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  4. Remove lid from sauce and stir. Add in tuna steaks. Cover and cook until tuna flakes easily with a fork, 8 to 10 minutes. Add 1/2 of the fried garlic, parsley, cream, and 1/2 of the basil.

  5. To serve, add pasta to bowls and ladle tuna sauce on top. Garnish with remaining basil chiffonade and fried garlic. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

519 Calories
14g Fat
62g Carbs
38g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 519
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 430mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 62g 23%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 38g 75%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 89mg 7%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 926mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.