Angel Hair Pasta with Tuna Recipe

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When my summer garden is in full bloom, I'll make homemade puree with fresh tomatoes. Instead of tuna steaks, you can use three 12-ounce cans of chunk white tuna.—Weda Mosellie, Phillipsburg, New Jersey

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Angel Hair Pasta with Tuna Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 45 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

15 45 60

Ingredients

4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cans (29 ounces each) tomato puree
1/2 cup dry red wine or chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
2 pounds tuna steaks
2 packages (16 ounces each) angel hair pasta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute garlic in oil for 1-2 minutes or until tender. Stir in the tomato puree, wine, basil, pepper flakes and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 35-45 minutes or until flavors are blended.
In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook tuna over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center.
Flake tuna into large chunks; add to sauce. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Top with sauce; sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 450 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 325 mg sodium, 66 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 31 g protein.

Originally published as Angel Hair Pasta with Tuna in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2006, p8