5-Minute Tuna Bolognese

A wonderful lunch (or dinner) that’s completely meat-free. This tuna bolognese is packed with protein from the tuna, filling thanks to the pasta, and very popular with kids, too.

And the biggest bonus? Since the tuna doesn’t really need to cook, this meal comes together in just a few minutes.

You can start the Bolognese by sautéing 2 finely diced onions, but I skipped that here to make sure the meal really is ready in 15 minutes. If you have the time, you’re of course welcome to start with that.

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5-minute Tuna Bolognese

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Serves: 4 Prep Time: 2 minutes Cooking Time: 13 minutes 13 minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 heaping tablespoon sweet paprika
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• ½ teaspoon baharat
• 2 tablespoons silan (date syrup)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano — if you have some on hand
• 2 cans tuna packed in oil, drained
• 8 ounces (225 g) pasta of your choice

Instructions

- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta until tender, about 12–14 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a wide sauté pan. Add the garlic, paprika, tomato paste, silan, salt, and oregano. Sauté everything together for 5 minutes.
- Add the drained tuna and cook together for another 5 minutes.
- Add ¾ cup water and cook for 5 minutes.
- Once the sauce is ready, add the cooked pasta and toss until the pasta is well coated with the sauce. Serve.

Tuna Bolognese