Creamy Tuna Carbonara

plate of tuna carbonara seen from above.

This tuna carbonara is one of the best twists on a classic recipe. Creamy, comforting, and so full of flavor, a real winner recipe! Ready in about 15 minutes.

Course Pasta Recipes

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 8

Total Time 13

Servings servings

Calories 813kcal

Author Adina

Ingredients

1 lb spaghetti
2 cans tuna in water/brine each about 4.5 oz/ 130 g, Note
3 teaspoons capers
4 anchovy fillets
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup heavy cream
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons Parmesan freshly grated + more to serve
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt more to taste
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs parsley, chives, basil

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Instructions

Cook the pasta: Set the water for the pasta. Once the pasta water is cooking, add salt generously. Cook the spaghetti according to the packet’s instructions. While the water cooks, prepare the rest.
1 lb spaghetti/ 450 g
Prepare the ingredients for the sauce: Chop the capers and anchovies very finely. Place them in a bowl, pour in the heavy cream, and add the eggs, salt, pepper, and oregano. Whisk well.
3 teaspoons capers 4 anchovy fillets + 1 teaspoon dried oregano + 1 cup heavy cream/ 250 ml + 2 large eggs + ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt + 1 pinch ground black pepper
Grate the Parmesan and add it to the bowl. Stir again. Set aside.
2 tablespoons Parmesan
Drain the cooked pasta and return it to the empty pot.
Add tuna: Flake the drained tuna on top.
2 cans tuna in water/brine
Heat the pasta dish: Turn on the hob again on low heat. Pour the egg mixture on top and stir very quickly to combine everything for 30 – 40 seconds, until the sauce is creamy and the pasta is coated with it. Do it very shortly and on low heat, or the eggs might scramble.
Sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs and serve immediately with more grated Parmesan if desired.
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs

Notes

Type of tuna: I recommend using the brined tuna to save some calories. Any heavy cream dish is calorie-laden, and you will not notice a huge difference in taste if you use brined fish.

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