Macarrones con atún
Macarrones con atún is a beloved Spanish comfort dish consisting of pasta mixed with canned tuna, often in a simple tomato-based sauce. It's a quick, pantry-friendly meal that's a staple in many Spanish households, particularly for a simple lunch or dinner.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a balanced source of carbohydrates for energy and protein from the tuna. It provides key nutrients like selenium and B vitamins, with a typical serving containing roughly 400-500 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Selenium | 45 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Lycopene | 3 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
Per 1 typical serving (about 300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a prime example of Spain's 'cocina de aprovechamiento' (cooking to use what's on hand), turning simple, preserved ingredients into a satisfying meal. Nutritionally, the combination of tuna's omega-3 fatty acids with the lycopene from tomato sauce offers a synergistic health benefit.
