Tuna Ragu with Rigatoni
A rich, slow cooked tasting tomato sauce built on tinned tuna and a little red wine vinegar, tossed through big tubes of pasta.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.69 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion and carrot for 8 minutes until very soft.
8 min - 2
Add the garlic, oregano, chilli and tomato purée. Stir for 2 minutes.
2 min - 3
Pour in the tomatoes, vinegar and a splash of water. Simmer gently for 15 minutes until thick and rich.
15 min - 4
Meanwhile cook the rigatoni in salted water following the packet instructions. Keep a mugful of the pasta water, then drain.
11 min - 5
Flake the tuna into the sauce and warm for 2 minutes. Do not stir too hard or it will break into dust.
2 min - 6
Toss the pasta through the sauce, loosening with a splash of pasta water. Top with basil.
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