
Tuna Spaghetti With Fava Beans
Tuna Spaghetti With Fava Beans might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 2. One serving contains 723 calories, 43g of protein, and 28g of fat. For $2.77 per serving, this recipe covers 38% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe from Foodista has 1 fans. It is a good option if you're following a pescatarian diet. If you have oregano, canned tomatoes, tomato puree, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 20 minutes. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 81%, which is amazing. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Elegant Fava & Spinach Soup, Fava Crostini, and Fava Bean, Almond, and Mint Pesto.
- Serves: 2
- Time: 20 Mins
- Category: side dish, lunch, main course, main dish, dinner
- Health Rating: 48.0
Ingredients
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broad beans | 170.0 | grams | None |
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canned tomatoes | 1.0 | can | None |
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tuna | 1.0 | can | None |
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cayenne pepper | 1.0 | pinch | None |
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thyme | 1.0 | pinch | None |
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extra virgin olive oil | 2.0 | servings | None |
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garlic | 2.0 | cloves | None |
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herbs | 1.0 | pinch | None |
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some olives | 2.0 | servings | None |
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onion | 1.0 | None | |
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oregano | 1.0 | pinch | None |
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parmesan | 2.0 | servings | None |
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spaghetti | 2.0 | servings | None |
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sugar | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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paprika | 1.0 | pinch | None |
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tomato puree | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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vegetable stock cube | 1.0 | None |

broad beans
Qty: 170.0
Metric: grams
Price: None

canned tomatoes
Qty: 1.0
Metric: can
Price: None

tuna
Qty: 1.0
Metric: can
Price: None

cayenne pepper
Qty: 1.0
Metric: pinch
Price: None

thyme
Qty: 1.0
Metric: pinch
Price: None

extra virgin olive oil
Qty: 2.0
Metric: servings
Price: None

garlic
Qty: 2.0
Metric: cloves
Price: None

herbs
Qty: 1.0
Metric: pinch
Price: None

some olives
Qty: 2.0
Metric: servings
Price: None

onion
Qty: 1.0
Metric:
Price: None

oregano
Qty: 1.0
Metric: pinch
Price: None

parmesan
Qty: 2.0
Metric: servings
Price: None

spaghetti
Qty: 2.0
Metric: servings
Price: None

sugar
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None

paprika
Qty: 1.0
Metric: pinch
Price: None

tomato puree
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None

vegetable stock cube
Qty: 1.0
Metric:
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: Fry the onion and add the garlic once the onion is translucent.
Ingredients:
- garlic
- onion
Step 2: Add the tomatoes and the tomato puree
Ingredients:
- tomato puree
- tomato
Step 3: Add the herbs and spices.Crush the stock cube and add to the sauce.Taste for seasoning and add the sugar.Cook on medium heat until sauce begins to thicken.
Ingredients:
- bouillon cube
- seasoning
- spices
- herbs
- sauce
- sugar
Step 4: Add the tuna and broad beans.Cook on medium heat for as long as it takes you to boil the spaghetti, this way you're allowing the broad beans to absorb the flavours.Boil the spaghetti and add it to the sauce.
Ingredients:
- fava beans
- spaghetti
- sauce
- tuna
Step 5: Add the chopped olives and on a very low heat incorporate the sauce into the pasta until every strand is well coated.
Ingredients:
- olives
- pasta
- sauce
Step 6: Serve with some Parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Ingredients:
- parmesan
Dietary Information
Nutrition Facts
Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
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Calories | 722.84 kcal | 36.14% |
Fat | 28.0 g | 43.07% |
Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 48.75% |
Carbohydrates | 77.94 g | 25.98% |
Net Carbohydrates | 66.82 g | 24.3% |
Sugar | 15.54 g | 17.26% |
Cholesterol | 51.0 mg | 17.0% |
Sodium | 1984.68 mg | 86.29% |
Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
Protein | 43.3 g | 86.59% |
Selenium | 103.13 µg | 147.33% |
Manganese | 1.85 mg | 92.7% |
Vitamin B3 | 13.01 mg | 65.06% |
Phosphorus | 584.06 mg | 58.41% |
Calcium | 508.83 mg | 50.88% |
Fiber | 11.12 g | 44.48% |
Vitamin B12 | 2.54 µg | 42.41% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.82 mg | 40.87% |
Vitamin E | 6.08 mg | 40.53% |
Copper | 0.74 mg | 37.06% |
Iron | 6.63 mg | 36.84% |
Magnesium | 142.94 mg | 35.73% |
Potassium | 1232.24 mg | 35.21% |
Vitamin C | 24.82 mg | 30.08% |
Vitamin K | 24.82 µg | 23.64% |
Zinc | 3.42 mg | 22.81% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.38 mg | 22.37% |
Vitamin A | 1097.15 IU | 21.94% |
Folate | 82.67 µg | 20.67% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.29 mg | 19.52% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.28 mg | 12.75% |
Vitamin D | 1.17 µg | 7.8% |