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Tallarines con atun Spaghetti with Tuna

Published: Jan 2, 2023 · Modified: Jul 29, 2024 by Pilar Hernandez · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Tallarines con atún, or Spaghetti with Tuna, is a classic Chilean childhood dish for many at home. My mom wasn't a big fan of noodles or tuna, but I did eat it at friends' houses occasionally.

Tallarines con atun Spaghetti with Tuna

It is very easy and has ingredients we always have—also a classic on campsites. You can make them with white sauce, but the most traditional way in Chile is using cream from a can (media crema in the USA). It saves time and is the flavor we are used to. I prefer tuna canned in oil because it is tastier, but you can use canned in water, too.

Other traditional recipes with canned tuna or mackerel:

  • Tomates Rellenos Stuffed tomatoes with tuna
  • Pasta de Jurel Mackerel Dip
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Spaghetti with tuna. Tallarines con atún.

Tallarines con atun Spaghetti with Tuna

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  • Author: Pilar Hernandez
  • Prep Time: 20 minutos
  • Cook Time: 20 minutos
  • Total Time: 40 minutos
  • Yield: 4
  • Category: Fish
  • Method: Stove
  • Cuisine: Chilean
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A very classic childhood easy dish.


Ingredients

  • Half a package of cooked spaghetti
  • 1 can of Media Crema
  • 1 can of tuna
  • ½ onion chopped into small cubes
  • salt, oil, pepper, garlic
  • parsley or chives to serve

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions in salted water. Drain and reserve.
    Drain cooked spaghetti.
  2. In a large skillet, place one tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat, and once hot, add the onion and brown for 3-5 minutes, occasionally stirring until translucent. 
  3. If desired, add a very finely chopped garlic clove, and cook for one more minute, stirring.  
  4. Add the cream and stir, and add the shredded and drained tuna.
    Tuna and media crema on the pan.
  5. Stir well; add salt and pepper and the cooked noodles.  
  6. Stir very well and taste. Adjust the seasoning.  
  7. Sprinkle with chives or chopped parsley, and serve hot.

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