15 Minute Tuna Pasta with Pangrattato

15 Minute Tuna Pasta with Pangrattato

Tuna Spaghetti Topped with Crunchy Pangrattato

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 9m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 15m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (24 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

658
Calories
15g
Fat
97g
Carbohydrates
31g
Protein
26mg
Cholesterol
1066mg
Sodium
15 Minute Tuna Pasta with Pangrattato

Recipe Description

What is 15 Minute Tuna Pasta with Pangrattato? Well, I am going to start out by saying, if your older kids are starting to show interest in cooking and making their own dinners, then this recipe is a great one to start with. Quick to make is always the goal here! Tuna spaghetti with capers, green olives, some lemon juice, Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley and topped with pangrattato which is a crispy, spicy, garlic-y breadcrumb that adds a crunchy texture to this dish.

To make 15 Minute Tuna Pasta with Pangrattato, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for 15 Minute Tuna Pasta with Pangrattato

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook spaghetti

    13 min
    Step 1 - 15 Minute Tuna Pasta with Pangrattato

    In a large saucepan of boiling water, cook 1 package of spaghetti according to packet instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta cooking water then drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Combine tuna mix

    2 min
    Step 2 - 15 Minute Tuna Pasta with Pangrattato

    In a large bowl, combine 200 g of canned tuna, 50 g of capers, 50 g of green olives, the juice from 1 lemon, 50 g of grated Parmesan cheese and 15 g of freshly chopped parsley and mix well.

  3. 3

    Prepare pangrattato

    5 min
    Step 3 - 15 Minute Tuna Pasta with Pangrattato

    In a frying pan over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add 100 g of fresh breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon of chili flakes and a large pinch of salt. Sauté for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add garlic

    1 min
    Step 4 - 15 Minute Tuna Pasta with Pangrattato

    Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook for one more minute until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Add parsley

    1 min
    Step 5 - 15 Minute Tuna Pasta with Pangrattato

    Remove from the heat and add 10g of freshly chopped parsley. Stir to mix through.

  6. 6

    Combine pasta and tuna mixture

    2 min
    Step 6 - 15 Minute Tuna Pasta with Pangrattato

    Add tuna mixture to the cooked pasta along with the reserved ½ cup of cooking water and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss everything to coat well in the sauce and fillings.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - 15 Minute Tuna Pasta with Pangrattato

    Serve your tuna spaghetti with homemade Pangrattato sprinkled over the top.

This 15 Minute Tuna Pasta with Pangrattato is packed with spice and flavor and no one would ever guess that it took just 15 minutes to prepare. It’s like a child's play! Let us know how your homemade dishes turn out and use our hashtag #cookmerecipes online to reach out to us!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (24 reviews)
Gina
April 30, 2024
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I made this recipe for my niece, and she loved helping me cook. Super quick and yummy – it was an instant hit!

Julia
April 26, 2024
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Superb dish!

Izzy84
March 8, 2024
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Made this tuna pasta last week with my kiddos. Super fast & delish, we loved it!

Hannah
October 10, 2023
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Superb!

Maddy91
September 14, 2023
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Great. Made this pasta with my kids last night. They loved making the pangrattato and adding it on top. Such a simple recipe for a busy night, and it tastes fantastic. This will be our go-to on those hectic evenings when we need something quick and delicious.

John Smith
July 13, 2023
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Man, this 15 Minute Tuna Pasta is legit! I made it for my kids last night, and they totally loved it. Super easy and the pangrattato add that crunch! We even laughed while cookin' together. Definitely quick dinner for busy nights.

Quinn Baker
January 23, 2022
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This was easy! I made it on a busy night when the kids wanted to help. They loved the crunchy pangrattato on top, and it tasted delicious. Now it's a family favorite!

Buzz
October 4, 2021
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Tuna pasta rocks! Made it with my kids on a busy night. Super quick and tasty! They loved the crispy topping!

Oliver Thompson
August 23, 2020
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Superb tuna pasta. Made it for dinner and felt proud when my friends loved it. Easy to cook and the pangrattato gave it a nice crunchy texture.

Mara Platfoot
March 24, 2020
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I did not like the tuna in this dish so I ended up taking it out, I'll be sticking to the Cajun chicken pasta instead.

Priya Lomedico
March 23, 2020
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I love this almost as much as I loved the pasta puttanesca!

Samiyah Blossman
March 23, 2020
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Simple to make for sure but 15 minutes was no where near enough for me, I had to let the pasta cook for atleast 30 so giving it 4 stars for incorrect timing on my end, food was edible though.

Mayah Onusko
March 20, 2020
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Amazing tuna pasta recipe, I loved every bite of this, not only was it super easy to make but I had some leftovers which tasted just as good even after a day of sitting in the fridge!

Karissa Gilford
March 18, 2020
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Perfect recipe for anyone who is a fan of tuna, I hate a lot of tuna dishes but this one really got my attention, it tasted heavenly.

Nathalie Kaczkowski
March 17, 2020
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When I made this for family fun night, everyone was groaning about having to eat tuna since no one likes it but once they took a bite of this masterpiece they never asked for anything other than more!

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