Bucatini With Tuna Recipe

Name: Bucatini With Tuna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt; 1 pound bucatini (or penne); 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 clove garlic, smashed; 1 small shallot, minced; 2 large pinches chili flakes, or to taste; 1/2 cup pitted oil-cured black olives, sliced; 1/4 cup large salt-cured capers, well-rinsed; 1/2 cup canned chickpeas; 12 ounces imported canned solid tuna, drained; 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup coarse, lightly toasted bread crumbs

Servings: persons

Salt
1 pound bucatini (or penne)
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 small shallot, minced
2 large pinches chili flakes, or to taste
1/2 cup pitted oil-cured black olives, sliced
1/4 cup large salt-cured capers, well-rinsed
1/2 cup canned chickpeas
12 ounces imported canned solid tuna, drained
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup coarse, lightly toasted bread crumbs

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Cook bucatini for about 8 minutes, until al dente.
3
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a very large skillet if using bucatini, a large skillet for penne.
4
Add garlic and shallots.
5
Saute until soft.
6
Add chili flakes, olives, capers and chickpeas and cook another minute or so.
7
Break up tuna in flakes and add.
8
Cook until ingredients are warm.
9
Remove from heat.
10
Drain pasta, reserving about a cup water.
11
Add pasta, parsley and mint to skillet.
12
Return to low heat and toss well.
13
Add remaining olive oil and pasta water to moisten ingredients.
14
Season with salt, black pepper and more chili flakes if desired.
15
Transfer to a warm serving bowl, top with bread crumbs and serve.

577

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt, 1 pound bucatini (or penne), 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 clove garlic, smashed, and more.

Yes, Bucatini With Tuna falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bucatini With Tuna

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