Spaghetti Nizza Recipe

Name: Spaghetti Nizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more to toss with the pasta; 1 1/2 cups canned tuna in olive oil, drained; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed between your fingers to release its aroma; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano; 1 -2 fresh hot pepper, seeded and chopped (or 1/4 t. cayenne); 1 teaspoon capers, rinsed, dried, and finely chopped; 16 oil-cured black olives, pitted and chopped; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 4 small cooked peeled potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1 cup); 1 lb spaghetti; lemon wedge

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more to toss with the pasta
1 1/2 cups canned tuna in olive oil, drained
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed between your fingers to release its aroma
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano
1 -2 fresh hot pepper, seeded and chopped (or 1/4 t. cayenne)
1 teaspoon capers, rinsed, dried, and finely chopped
16 oil-cured black olives, pitted and chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 small cooked peeled potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1 cup)
1 lb spaghetti
lemon wedge

1
Whisk the lemon juice and olive oil together in a mixing bowl; stir in the tuna, dried and fresh oregano, hot pepper, capers, olives, and parsley.
2
Add the potatoes and toss to combine; set aside.
3
Bring a big pot of water to a boil (for the pasta); generously salt the water and drop in the pasta.
4
Cook, stirring often, until al dente; drain the spaghetti, reserving a scant cup of cooking water.
5
Toss the spaghetti in a large, warmed bowl with 1-2 tablespoons olive oil.
6
Add enough pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, to moisten and coat the spaghetti.
7
Add the potato-tuna mixture and toss well.
8
Serve right away in warmed bowls.
9
Pass lemon wedges at the table to spritz more juice over the spaghetti, if desired.

4666

kcal

Calories

520

Fat

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more to toss with the pasta, 1 1/2 cups canned tuna in olive oil, drained, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed between your fingers to release its aroma, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti Nizza falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Spaghetti Nizza

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