Tomato Sauce with Tuna and Capers Recipe

Name: Tomato Sauce with Tuna and Capers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (28 Oz. Can) Crushed Tomatoes; 5 Tablespoons Salted Butter; 1 whole Onion, Halved; 1 whole Zucchini, Shredded; 1 Tablespoon Salt; 1 Tablespoon Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar; 1 can (5 Oz. Can) Flaked Tuna, Drained; 2 Tablespoons Capers, Rinsed; 1/2 Lemon, Zested; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Chopped; Fresh Cooked Pasta, To Serve; Few Sprigs Of Fresh Parsley; Fresh Ground Pepper; Splash Of Good Quality Balsamic Vinegar

Servings: persons

1 can (28 Oz. Can) Crushed Tomatoes
5 Tablespoons Salted Butter
1 whole Onion, Halved
1 whole Zucchini, Shredded
1 Tablespoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Sugar
1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
1 can (5 Oz. Can) Flaked Tuna, Drained
2 Tablespoons Capers, Rinsed
1/2 Lemon, Zested
2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Chopped
Fresh Cooked Pasta, To Serve
Few Sprigs Of Fresh Parsley
Fresh Ground Pepper
Splash Of Good Quality Balsamic Vinegar

1
Place tomatoes, butter and onion in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium high heat.
2
Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low and cook for 35 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, place shredded zucchini in a small bowl and toss with salt (the salt will extract moisture).
4
Set aside for ten minutes.
5
Transfer the zucchini to cheesecloth and squeeze out excess moisture.
6
Set aside.
7
When the 35 minutes is up, check the sauce.
8
Remove the onion and set aside.
9
Add sugar and balsamic and stir to combine.
10
Stir in tuna, zucchini, capers and lemon zest and cook for an additional ten minutes.
11
Remove from heat and stir in parsley.
12
Serve over cooked pasta of your choice (I used bucatini) and top with the onion.
13
Serve with fresh parsley, ground pepper and a drizzle of balsamic.

295

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 can (28 Oz. Can) Crushed Tomatoes, 5 Tablespoons Salted Butter, 1 whole Onion, Halved, 1 whole Zucchini, Shredded, and more.

Yes, Tomato Sauce with Tuna and Capers 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.

Tomato Sauce with Tuna and Capers

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