Italian · Dinner
Tuna and Tomato Noodles (Low-Calorie)
Seared fresh tuna strips top a light Italian pasta dish built on quick-simmered garlic-tomato sauce and al dente spaghetti. Minimal olive oil and no cream keep calories low while red pepper flakes, fresh basil, and lemon juice add brightness and depth.
$7
10 minsPrep
15 minsCook
25 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
386Calories
46.9gProtein
8.6gFat
38.4gCarbs
4.8gSugar
3.9gFiber
463mgSodium
78mgChol
1.6gSat Fat
950mgPotassium
60mgCalcium
3.1mgIron
6.8mcgVitamin B12
14mgVitamin C
low-calorie
protein-rich
low-cholesterol
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
pat tuna steak dry, season both sides with salt and pepper, and set aside.
2
Heat 1 tsp olive oil over medium heat; add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring 45 seconds until garlic edges turn pale gold, then add crushed tomatoes and simmer 6–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly.
3
Raise heat to medium-high; push sauce aside, sear tuna 1.5–2 minutes per side until exterior is opaque and golden, center remains pink, then break into thick strips and toss into sauce.
4
Plate
add drained spaghetti with 2 tbsp pasta water to sauce, toss over medium-low heat 1 minute until glossy, then divide onto plate, scatter torn basil on top, and serve with lemon wedge.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 12 oz340g fresh tuna steak
- 4.6 oz130g dry spaghetti
- 7 oz100g, a quarter of a 14.5 oz can canned crushed tomatoes
- 4 cloves4 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp2 tsp olive oil
- fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- a pinch of salt
- a few grinds of black pepper
- 22 lemon wedge, for serving
