Spaghetti with tomato, chilli & tuna salsa

Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
60%
Spaghetti with tomato, chilli & tuna salsa
22 min.
4
456kcal

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Looking for a quick, healthy, and delicious meal that is both satisfying and full of flavor? Try this Spaghetti with Tomato, Chilli & Tuna Salsa! This dish brings together the perfect balance of fresh ingredients, making it an ideal choice for a lunch or dinner that won't weigh you down. In just 22 minutes, you'll have a vibrant meal ready to serve up to four people. The spaghetti provides the perfect base, while the combination of fresh tomatoes, zesty red chili, and protein-packed tuna creates a savory salsa that will leave your taste buds dancing. Plus, with olive oil for that rich, smooth texture and the option to season it just the way you like, every bite is a burst of Mediterranean goodness. Best of all, this dish is dairy-free and offers a great balance of healthy carbs, fats, and protein, making it a perfect option for those looking to enjoy a nutritious meal without sacrificing flavor. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or sharing with friends and family, this recipe is bound to become a new favorite!

Ingredients

  • 350 pasta like spaghetti 
  • small onion red
  • 500 tomatoes fresh
  • tbsp olive oil 
  •  to 5 chilies red
  • 140 tuna in brine drained canned tinned

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cook the spaghetti in plenty of boiling water according to pack instructions. Meanwhile, finely chop the onion and tomatoes and put in a large pan with the oil. Halve, deseed and finely chop the chilli, then add to the pan. Gently heat through for a few mins, stirring well.
  2. Drain the pasta and add to the sauce, then break up the tuna and add to the pan. Season if you like, then toss well and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories456kcal
Protein17.31%
Fat17.77%
Carbs64.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38
Glycemic Load
28.48
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
20.734347789184%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.85mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.29mg
Myricetin
0.17mg
Quercetin
6.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:456.01kcal
22.8%
Fat:8.98g
13.81%
Saturated Fat:1.34g
8.36%
Carbohydrates:73.79g
24.6%
Net Carbohydrates:68.85g
25.04%
Sugar:7.39g
8.21%
Cholesterol:12.6mg
4.2%
Sodium:90.4mg
3.93%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.67g
39.35%
Selenium:79.22µg
113.18%
Manganese:1.01mg
50.4%
Vitamin C:35.33mg
42.82%
Vitamin B3:5.87mg
29.37%
Phosphorus:256.14mg
25.61%
Vitamin A:1168.85IU
23.38%
Vitamin B6:0.43mg
21.31%
Fiber:4.94g
19.74%
Copper:0.37mg
18.43%
Magnesium:73.51mg
18.38%
Potassium:629.42mg
17.98%
Vitamin K:15.93µg
15.17%
Vitamin B12:0.9µg
14.99%
Vitamin E:1.98mg
13.19%
Iron:2.27mg
12.62%
Zinc:1.75mg
11.69%
Folate:43.71µg
10.93%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.42%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.18%
Vitamin B5:0.6mg
5.97%
Calcium:45.15mg
4.51%
Vitamin D:0.42µg
2.8%