This Spicy Sundried Tomato Tuna Mayo Pasta is a quick, budget-friendly meal that’s packed with flavour and is sure to become a new favourite in our house. Creamy tuna mayonnaise is combined with tangy sundried tomatoes and a gentle kick of spice. It’s perfectly cooked pasta creates a satisfying dish that’s ready in no time. Whether you’re making a speedy lunch, an easy weeknight dinner, or meal prepping for the week ahead, this simple recipe delivers delicious flavour with minimal effort.
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Equipment
- Saucepan
- Colander
- Blender
- Teaspoon
- Tin opener
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- Tuna
- Eggs x 2 large
- Water x 80mls
- Olive oil x 60mls (or an oil of your choice)
- Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice x 2 tsps
- Mild or hot chili powder x 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika x 1 tsp
- Ground cumin x 1 tsp
- Onion granules x 1 tsp
- Garlic granules x 1 tsp
- Dried oregano x 1 tsp
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sundried tomatoes x 8 – 10 plus extra for decoration
- Pasta x 200 -300g
Method
- Put a small saucepan of water onto a high heat on the hob.
- Bring it to the boil.
- Once the water is boiling add in the eggs.
- Cook the eggs until hard boiled for 8 – 9 minutes.
- Once the eggs are cooked remove from the hob.
- Pour the hot water through a colander and add cold water to the eggs in the pan.
- Leave to cool in the cold water for 1 minute.
- Drain the cold water and crack the eggs.
- Leave to cool completely for about 10 minutes.
- Once the eggs have cooled remove the shell.
- Next pour 80mls of water into the blender cup.
- Add in the eggs, olive oil, apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, mild or hot chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, onion granules, garlic granules, dried oregano, sundried tomato and salt and pepper to taste.
- Blend these ingredients together until smooth.
- Open the tinned tuna and drain the oil/water.
- Place the tuna into a mixing bowl.
- Add in the sundried tomato mayonnaise.
- Chop extra and add these into the mixture.
- Mix these ingredients together.
- Cook the pasta as per the packet instructions.
- Add the pasta to the sauce.
- Finally serve with side of your choice and enjoy.
Spicy Sundried Tomato Tuna Mayo Pasta is a versatile recipe that can easily be adapted with your favourite vegetables, extra chilli for more heat, or a sprinkle of cheese for added indulgence. If you give it a try, I’d love to hear what you think. Please feel free to leave a comment below and let me know how you made it your own. Don’t forget to share this recipe with family and friends, and be sure to check out my other quick and easy meal ideas for more everyday inspiration.
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