Rigatoni Con Tonno e Pomodoro
A must-have, go-to recipe when time is tight. This tasty, salty and sweet mid-week winner is on the table in just 15 minutes with very few ingredients.
Method
Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.
Step 1
Place a large pan of water onto the stove and bring to the boil (or use the kettle to save time). Season the water once boiling and add the pasta. Cook for 11 minutes until al dente or according to packet instructions.
Step 2
Place a large frying pan onto the stove and add the olive oil, the sliced garlic and chopped anchovies. Cook for 10-15 seconds before adding the tomato passata the balsamic vinegar, drained tuna, sugar, the chilli flakes and the capers (if using). Bring the sauce to a simmer, breaking up the tuna with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and lots of black pepper. Once simmering, turn down the heat and add half of the torn basil leaves. Leave to simmer while the pasta cooks.
Step 3
Drain the pasta once cooked to your liking and stir it through the tuna sauce. Mix well before serving with a few more basil leaves and a lot of your favourite Italian-style hard cheese.
- Ingredients
- Based on 4 servings
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430g Quality Tomato Passata 1x Sainsbury's Rustica Italian Passata, Taste the Difference 430g -
4 Garlic Cloves, peeled and very thinly sliced 1x Sainsbury's Garlic -
360g Tinned Tuna, drained 1x Sainsbury's Tuna Steak in Spring Water 3x120g -
400g Rigatoni Pasta 1x Sainsbury's Italian Rigatoni Tubes Pasta 500g -
1 large pinch Chilli Flakes 1x Sainsbury's Crushed Chillies 32g -
30g Basil, picked and torn 1x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Basil 30g -
40g Parmesan Cheese 1x Sainsbury's Grana Padano Cheese 200g -
1.5 tsp Balsamic Vinegar 1x Sainsbury's Balsamic Vinegar Of Modena 1 Leaf 250ml -
1 pinch Sugar 1x Sainsbury's White Granulated Sugar 500g -
2 tbsp Olive Oil 1x Sainsbury's Olive Oil 500ml -
Maldon Salt, to taste 1x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g -
6 fillets Salted Anchovies, chopped 1x Sainsbury's Anchovy Fillets in Olive Oil 50g (30g*) -
2 tbsp Capers, drained 1x Sainsbury's Non Pareilles Capers in Brine, Inspired to Cook 100g (65g*)