Tantalizing Instant Pot Tuna Puttanesca: A Flavorful

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1 ½teaspoonsolive oil

  • ¼cupdiced onion

  • 2clovesgarlic, minced

  • ½(24 ounce) jartraditional spaghetti sauce (such as Barilla®)

  • ½cupfire-roasted diced tomatoes

  • ¼cupvegetable broth

  • 1(6 ounce)frozen tuna steak

  • 1(8 ounce) packagespaghetti

  • 2tablespoonssliced black olives, drained

  • 1tablespooncapers, drained and chopped

  • 1teaspoonanchovy paste

  • ½teaspoonherbes de Provence

  • ¼teaspooncayenne pepper

Cooking Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil in the pot. Add onion and garlic; saute until softened and fragrant, about 4 minutes.

  2. Add spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, and broth; stir to combine. Nestle tuna steak into the middle of the sauce. Cancel Saute function. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  3. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  4. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Flake tuna apart with a fork. Add olives, capers, anchovy paste, herbes de Provence, and cayenne. Stir to combine and serve over hot cooked spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe2
Calories735
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
12g
15%
Saturated Fat
2g
12%
Cholesterol
43mg
14%
Sodium
1454mg
63%
Total Carbohydrate
115g
42%
Dietary Fiber
9g
34%
Total Sugars
21g
Protein
39g
78%
Vitamin C
7mg
8%
Calcium
107mg
8%
Iron
7mg
41%
Potassium
1209mg
26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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