Pasta Tonno e Uovo
Spaghetti with flaked tuna, soft-boiled egg, capers and parmesan
Ingredients
- 200 g Spaghetti
- 260 g Tinned tuna
- 3 Egg
- 14 ml Garlic-infused olive oil
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 15 g Capers (optional)
- 2 cloves Garlic (optional)
- 1 Lemon (optional)
- 18 g Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional)
- 3 tbsp Parsley (optional)
- ½ tsp Black pepper (optional)
Method
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Salt it.
- Drain the tuna and break it into large flakes. Mince the garlic, chop the parsley, and zest the lemon.
- Lower the eggs into a small pan of simmering water and cook for 6 minutes for a soft-set yolk, then run under cold water and peel.
- Halve the peeled eggs.
- Cook the spaghetti one minute shy of al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, warm the garlic-infused oil in a wide skillet over medium heat with the garlic and capers until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Reserve a mugful of pasta water, then drain.
- Tip the pasta into the pan off heat with the lemon zest and a splash of pasta water. Toss until glossy, then fold in the tuna, keeping it in large flakes.
- Top with the halved eggs, parmesan, parsley, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
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About Pasta Tonno e Uovo
Pasta Tonno e Uovo is an Italian lunch or dinner that comes together in about 20 minutes and serves 2.
Pasta Tonno e Uovo: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pasta Tonno e Uovo?
A serving has about 834 calories — 61.3g protein, 80.3g carbs, 28.2g fat, 4.4g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is it high in protein?
Each serving has about 61.3g of protein, roughly 29% of its calories.
Is Pasta Tonno e Uovo gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Spaghetti. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
Is Pasta Tonno e Uovo dairy-free?
Not as written — it uses Parmigiano-Reggiano. Swapping it for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.
How long does Pasta Tonno e Uovo take to make?
About 20 minutes start to finish, but only around 11 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Pasta Tonno e Uovo?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out capers, garlic, lemon — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Pasta Tonno e Uovo make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.