Tuna Pasta Marinara
Ingredients
- Tomato sauce, canned360g≈ 1.5 × cup
- Safe Catch Elite Tuna710g≈ 5 × 1 can (5 oz)
- Kalamata Olives25g≈ 0.75 × 1/4 cup
- Oregano3g≈ 1 tablespoon dried
- Parsley7.6g≈ 2 × 1 tablespoon
- Lemon Juice5g≈ 1 teaspoon
- Pasta, whole-wheat, dry (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)225g
Estimated Cost
- Tomato sauce, canned (360g)—
- Safe Catch Elite Tuna (710g)$29.18
- Kalamata Olives (25g)$0.63
- Oregano (3g)$0.42
- Parsley (7.6g)$0.33
- Lemon Juice (5g)$0.02
- Pasta, whole-wheat, dry (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) (225g)—
* Cost estimate based on 5 of 7 ingredients.
Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated March 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.
Instructions
- 1
1. Cook the whole-wheat pasta according to the package instructions.
- 2
2. While the pasta cooks, combine the spaghetti sauce, drained tuna, diced olives, and dried basil or oregano in a small pot, rice cooker, or microwave-safe container.
- 3
3. Heat the mixture to combine the flavors. If using a pot, heat for about 5 minutes. If using a rice cooker, run one cycle. If using a microwave, cover and heat for 2 minutes, stir, cover again, and heat for another minute. Break apart the tuna with a fork as it heats if needed.
- 4
4. Season the sauce with black pepper and lemon zest.
- 5
5. Drain the pasta and combine it with the sauce. Stir in fresh parsley if using, and taste to adjust seasonings as needed.
Nutrition per serving
Based on 4 servings · USDA data
Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.
Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.