Tuna Genovese Pasta

By the GetYourMacros team · 10 September 2026

A seafood twist on the Neapolitan classic, featuring slow-cooked onions and savory tuna.

• Time 30 min
• Course First course
• Diet Pescatarian
• Cuisine Italian
• Allergens gluten, fish

Ingredients (1 serving)

• 60 g Pasta
• 60 g Canned tuna in olive oil
• 250 g Onion
• 10 ml Extra virgin olive oil
• 30 g Celery
• 30 g Carrots

Quantities are for one serving: multiply by the number of people. Calories and macros are computed on the app's food database, ingredient by ingredient.

Method

1. Slice the onions very thinly and finely dice the carrot and celery.
2. Heat the oil in a pot, add the vegetables, and cook over very low heat with a lid for at least 20 minutes.
3. Add a splash of water periodically so the onions stew and melt without browning.
4. Once the onions are creamy, add the drained and flaked tuna, and cook for another 5 minutes.
5. Cook the pasta (traditionally ziti or penne) in boiling salted water.
6. Drain the pasta and toss it in the pot with the onion and tuna cream.
7. Adjust with black pepper and serve hot.

Tips

• The secret is patience: the longer the onions cook, the sweeter and more digestible the sauce becomes.
• Use a heavy-bottomed pot to prevent the onions from sticking while they stew.

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