Pasta With Tuna, Capers And Lemon Recipe

Name: Pasta With Tuna, Capers And Lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion, peeled and quartered; 1 garlic clove, peeled; 1 1/2 tablespoons capers (in brine or salt, rinsed well and drained); 3 (85 g) cans tuna in olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 250 g pasta (spaghetti, bow ties or other shape, whole wheat works well); 2 -3 tablespoons water, reserved from cooking pasta; 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, minces; salt and pepper; red pepper flakes, to taste

Servings: persons

1 small onion, peeled and quartered
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 1/2 tablespoons capers (in brine or salt, rinsed well and drained)
3 (85 g) cans tuna in olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
250 g pasta (spaghetti, bow ties or other shape, whole wheat works well)
2 -3 tablespoons water, reserved from cooking pasta
1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, minces
salt and pepper
red pepper flakes, to taste

1
Mince together the onion, garlic and capers in a food processor or mini-chopper. The mixture should be finely chopped.
2
Pour 1 tablespoon of the olive oil from a can of tuna into a large saute pan. Heat oil, stir in minced onion mixture and cook until onion softens. Add the tuna to the pan, with the oil in the can. Red pepper flakes (1/2 teaspoon) can also be added at this point if desired. Flake the tuna with a fork and continue to cook over medium heat for 2 minutes.
3
Stir in the oregano, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside and keep mixture warm. If making sauce in advance, transfer to a jar and refrigerate. Reheat when ready to use. This also makes a great sandwich filling.
4
Cook pasta in boiling, salted water. Drain, reserve 2-3 tablespoons cooking water. Transfer pasta and water to saute pan. Raise heat to medium high and stir everything together until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 small onion, peeled and quartered, 1 garlic clove, peeled, 1 1/2 tablespoons capers (in brine or salt, rinsed well and drained), 3 (85 g) cans tuna in olive oil, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Tuna, Capers And Lemon 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.

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Pasta With Tuna, Capers And Lemon

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