Pasta with Tuna, Tomatoes, Garlic, Capers, and Oliv

Name: Pasta with Tuna, Tomatoes, Garlic, Capers, and Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound pasta noodles such as: penne; 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil; 6 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons capers rinsed, roughly chopped; 2 anchovies, finely minced; 1/2 cup pitted black olives such as kalamata, roughly chopped; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved or 1 (28-ounce) can whole, peeled tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup loosely packed, roughly chopped parsley or basil leaves; 1 can rinsed and drained, white albacore tuna; 1 teaspoon salt; Cracked black pepper

Servings: persons

1 pound pasta noodles such as: penne
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
6 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons capers rinsed, roughly chopped
2 anchovies, finely minced
1/2 cup pitted black olives such as kalamata, roughly chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved or 1 (28-ounce) can whole, peeled tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup loosely packed, roughly chopped parsley or basil leaves
1 can rinsed and drained, white albacore tuna
1 teaspoon salt
Cracked black pepper

1
Cook pasta in large pot of rapidly boiling water until al dente or done to your liking.
2
Meanwhile, prepare the sauce.
3
Place olive oil and the garlic in a large saute pan and turn heat to medium.
4
Cook until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden.
5
Add capers, anchovies, olives, and tomatoes.
6
Cook until the tomatoes start to break down and become a sauce, about 8 minutes.
7
Toss with cooked pasta.
8
Add parsley and tuna and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
9
Serve immediately.

742

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 pound pasta noodles such as: penne, 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, 6 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 2 tablespoons capers rinsed, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Pasta with Tuna, Tomatoes, Garlic, Capers, and 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, Tomatoes, Garlic, Capers, and Olives

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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