Pasta With Tuna, Tomato, & Green Olives Recipe

Name: Pasta With Tuna, Tomato, & Green Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 -3 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 pinch hot red chili pepper flakes; 3 tablespoons finely minced fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 cups canned tomatoes with juice, very finely chopped; 1 teaspoon fennel seed (crushed in a mortar or spice grinder); 1 (6 -7 ounce) can imported tuna in olive oil, well drained and very finely minced; 1/3 cup pitted and quartered green olives (not with pimentos); salt; 3/4 3/4 lb spaghetti or 3/4 lb perciatelli

Servings: persons

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Heat 3 Tbs. of the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over moderate heat. Add the garlic, chile flakes, and 2 Tbs. of the parsley and saute briefly to release the fragrance of the seasonings. Add the tomatoes and fennel seed. Bring to a simmer, adjust the heat to maintain the simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick and well blended, about 10 minute.
2
Stir in the minced tuna and then the olives. Season with salt and remove from the heat while you cook the pasta.
3
Cook the pasta in rapidly boiling water. When the pasta is a few minutes away from being finished, return the tomato sauce to moderate heat and add enough of the hot pasta water -- about 2/3 cup -- to thin the sauce to a nice consistency. Keep the sauce warm over low heat.
4
When the pasta is about 1 minute shy of al dente, scoop out and set aside 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta. Return the pasta to the hot pot and stir in the sauce. Cook together over moderately low heat for about 1 min., stirring and adding some of the reserved pasta water if needed to thin the sauce. Take the skillet off the heat and stir in the remaining 1 Tbs. olive oil. Serve the pasta immediately in warm bowls, garnishing each portion with a little of the remaining parsley.

462

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 -3 large garlic cloves, minced, 1 pinch hot red chili pepper flakes, 3 tablespoons finely minced fresh flat-leaf parsley, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Tuna, Tomato, & Green Olives 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, Tomato, & Green Olives

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