By Eddy − On Thursday, September 13, 2018, 5 years ago in Pasta Recipes
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Portuguese Style Pasta with Tuna Recipe

Portuguese Style Pasta with Tuna Recipe

This Portuguese style pasta with tuna and cream recipe (receita de massa com atum) makes an affordable, practical and delicious meal.

Preparation time 10 min
Cooking Time 25 min
Ready In 35 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings4

Ingredients

1/2 lb of spiral pasta7 ounces of canned tuna in olive oil1 small chopped onion1 clove garlic, minced7 ounces of chopped mushrooms3.5 ounces of spinach leaves2 teaspoons of olive oil2 tablespoons of tomato paste3/4 cup of heavy creamDried oregano (to taste)Salt (to taste)Pepper (to taste)
1/2 lb of spiral pasta7 ounces of canned tuna in olive oil1 small chopped onion1 clove garlic, minced7 ounces of chopped mushrooms3.5 ounces of spinach leaves2 teaspoons of olive oil2 tablespoons of tomato paste3/4 cup of heavy creamDried oregano (to taste)Salt (to taste)Pepper (to taste)
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Directions

  1. In a saucepan with boiling water, add salt and a little olive oil.
  2. Add the pasta and stir.
  3. Let it cook according to the time indicated on the package.
  4. After the pasta is cooked, drain it.
  5. In a wok or frying pan, place the remaining olive oil, onion and garlic.
  6. Stir and cook.
  7. When sauteed, add the spinach.
  8. Add the mushrooms.
  9. Season with salt and pepper.
  10. Add the tuna and the tomato paste.
  11. Stir well and cook on high heat for about 1 minute.
  12. Add the pasta and mix very well.
  13. When it's hot, add the cream.
  14. Mix everything very well and when it begins to bubble, turn off the heat immediately.
  15. Sprinkle with the oregano and serve.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Neuza Costa, saborintenso.com

Elise Koekemoer
Elise Koekemoer
I made this, wow, wow, wow, its absolutely amazing.
2 years ago, Saturday, January 1, 2022
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Eddy
That is great to hear Elise, thank you for letting me know. :-)
2 years ago, Saturday, January 1, 2022
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