Spicy tuna pasta

Per serving

552kcal
33гProteins
13гFats
81гCarbs

Kids will love this easy summer pasta dish - a fishy version of spaghetti with meatballs

Ingredients

4 serv.
  • 2 x 185g cans tuna

    in spring water, drained

  • spring onions2

    chopped

  • egg1

    beaten

  • vegetable oil1 tbsp tbsp
  • 350g jar tomato and chilli sauce g

    (we used Loyd Grossman), or make your own (see below)

  • ½ a 70g pack rocket

    roughly chopped

  • spaghetti400g g

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Squeeze excess water from the tuna, place in a bowl with the spring onions and egg, then stir together. Use your hands to shape into small walnut-size balls – you should get about 12.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan, tip the tuna balls in, then cook for 5-10 mins until golden all over. Pour over the tomato & chilli sauce, then cook for 5 mins more, adding a little boiling water if the sauce looks dry.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, boil the pasta, then drain. Stir through the sauce and most of the rocket. Serve in bowls with the tuna balls and a little extra rocket on top.

Source: bbcgoodfood.com
Original recipe

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