Rigatoni Con Tonno e Pomodoro

Star 4.2
    5m prep time
    15m total time
    Easy level
    13 ingredients
Rigatoni Con Tonno e Pomodoro recipe by Cherrypick

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
  • 400g Rigatoni Pasta
    400g Rigatoni Pasta 1 x Sainsbury's Italian Rigatoni Tubes Pasta 500g
  • 4 Garlic Cloves, peeled and very thinly sliced
    4 Garlic Cloves, peeled and very thinly sliced 1 x Sainsbury's Garlic
  • 30g Basil, picked and torn
    30g Basil, picked and torn 1 x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Basil 30g
  • 40g Parmesan Cheese
    40g Parmesan Cheese 1 x Sainsbury's Grana Padano Cheese 200g
  • 1.5 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
    1.5 tsp Balsamic Vinegar 1 x Sainsbury's Balsamic Vinegar Of Modena 1 Leaf 250ml
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
    2 tbsp Olive Oil 1 x Sainsbury's Olive Oil 500ml
  • 360g Tinned Tuna, drained
    360g Tinned Tuna, drained 1 x Sainsbury's Tuna Steak in Spring Water 3x120g
  • 1 pinch Sugar
    1 pinch Sugar 1 x Sainsbury's White Granulated Sugar 500g
  • Maldon Salt, to taste
    Maldon Salt, to taste 1 x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g
  • 430g Quality Tomato Passata
    430g Quality Tomato Passata 1 x Sainsbury's Rustica Italian Passata, Taste the Difference 430g
  • 1 large pinch Chilli Flakes
    1 large pinch Chilli Flakes 1 x Sainsbury's Crushed Chillies 32g
  • 2 tbsp Capers, drained
    2 tbsp Capers, drained 1 x Sainsbury's Non Pareilles Capers in Brine, Inspired to Cook 100g (60g*)
  • 6 fillets Salted Anchovies, chopped
    6 fillets Salted Anchovies, chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Anchovy Fillets in Olive Oil 50g (30g*)
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