⏱ 40 min totalPasta with Tuna and Tomato Sauce
Per 1 serving · 661 g · 8 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein43g27% of calories
- Carbs61g38% of calories
- Fat25g35% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Pasta with Tuna and Tomato Sauce (661 g) has 609 calories, with 43 g of protein, 61 g of carbohydrates and 25 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (38% of calories). It is high in protein (86% DV), dietary fiber (54% DV) and Vitamin A (35% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 51%, 71% and 32% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein86%
- Dietary fiber54%
- Vitamin A35%
- Vitamin C59%
- Vitamin E21%
- Vitamin K21%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Choline12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium51%
- Saturated fat71%
- Cholesterol32%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
2 oz Whole wheat pasta
1 ¾ cup Tomatoes
1 tbsp Butter
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
3 oz Light tuna
¼ cup Ricotta cheese- 🥄½ dash Salt
⅛ cup leaves, whole Basil
Directions
- 1
Chop or tear the basil leaves and set aside.
- 2
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the canned tomatoes with their juices (crush if whole) and simmer gently, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain well.
- 4
Drain the tuna well. Stir the tuna and ricotta into the tomato sauce, season with salt to taste, and remove from heat. Add the basil and toss the sauce with the pasta until coated.
- 5
Position an oven rack 6 inches from the broiler and preheat the broiler. Transfer the pasta to a 2- to 3-quart broiler-safe dish, sprinkle evenly with Parmesan, and broil until the cheese is melted and lightly browned, 4–6 minutes. Serve hot.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (661 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 316 μg | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 53 mg | 59% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 25 μg | 21% |
| Thiamine | 3 mg | 226% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 41% |
| Niacin | 15 mg | 91% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 66% |
| Folate (B9) | 81 μg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3 μg | 110% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 28% |
| Choline | 68 mg | 12% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 604 mg | 60% |
| Iron | 6 mg | 79% |
| Potassium | 1,186 mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 164 mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 601 mg | 86% |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 36% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 59% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 89% |
| Selenium | 120 μg | 217% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 1,173 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 38 μg | — |
| Fructose | 5 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 5 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 11 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 4 g | — |
| Lycopene | 10,655 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 7 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 3 g | — |
| Retinol | 220 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.3 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 2 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 609 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 116minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 73minCycling (moderate)
- 51minRunning (6 mph)
- 86minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Pasta with Tuna and Tomato Sauce?
One serving of Pasta with Tuna and Tomato Sauce (1 serving) has 609 calories, which works out to 92 calories per 100 g. That is about 30% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Pasta with Tuna and Tomato Sauce high in protein?
It provides a solid 43 g of protein per serving (86% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 27% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Pasta with Tuna and Tomato Sauce keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 46 g of net carbs and 38% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Pasta with Tuna and Tomato Sauce?
1177 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Pasta with Tuna and Tomato Sauce?
11 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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