Greek Pasta With Tuna Recipe

Name: Greek Pasta With Tuna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound cavatappi or cavatelli pasta; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 12 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons capers rinsed, roughly chopped; 3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, roughly chopped; 2 cans (14 oz each) petite diced tomatoes, undrained; Salt and cracked black pepper to taste; 2 cans (6 ounces each) albacore tuna packed in spring water, drained; 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup loosely-packed, roughly-chopped fresh oregano leaves; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind (yellow part only)

Servings: persons

1 pound cavatappi or cavatelli pasta
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
12 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons capers rinsed, roughly chopped
3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, roughly chopped
2 cans (14 oz each) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
2 cans (6 ounces each) albacore tuna packed in spring water, drained
3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup loosely-packed, roughly-chopped fresh oregano leaves
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind (yellow part only)

1
Cook pasta in large pot of rapidly boiling salted water until al dente or to your liking, approximately 10 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Place olive oil and the garlic in a large saute pan and turn heat to medium. Saute the garlic until it is translucent, then add the capers, olives, and tomatoes. Season, to taste, with salt and cracked black pepper. Cook until the tomatoes start to break down and become a sauce, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Flake the drained albacore tuna into the tomato sauce and simmer an additional 2-3 minutes. Toss sauce with cooked pasta is a large pasta bowl or platter. Combine the feta cheese, fresh oregano and lemon rind; sprinkle over pasta. Serve immediately.

1205

kcal

Calories

Fat

182

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound cavatappi or cavatelli pasta, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 12 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 2 tablespoons capers rinsed, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Greek Pasta 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.

Greek Pasta With Tuna

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