Tuna and Caper Pasta Recipe

Name: Tuna and Caper Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion (diced); 2 garlic cloves (chopped); ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ¼ cup white wine (optional); 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes (crushed); 2 tablespoons capers (drained); ¼ cup kalamata olive (pitted and diced); 2 anchovies (minced); 1 (6 ounce) can tuna (drained); salt and pepper; 1 lb spaghetti; 1 handful parsley (chopped)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion (diced)
2 garlic cloves (chopped)
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ cup white wine (optional)
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes (crushed)
2 tablespoons capers (drained)
¼ cup kalamata olive (pitted and diced)
2 anchovies (minced)
1 (6 ounce) can tuna (drained)
salt and pepper
1 lb spaghetti
1 handful parsley (chopped)

1
Heat the oil in the pan at medium heat.
2
Add the onion and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and chili pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
4
Add the white wine, deglaze the pan and then simmer until it has almost all evaporated, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the tomatoes and capers and simmer until the sauce just starts to thicken, about 10 minutes.
6
Add the olives, anchovies and tuna and simmer for 10 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, cook the pasta as directed.
8
Season the tomato sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
9
Remove the tomato sauce from the heat and mix in the parsley.
10
Toss the pasta in the sauce and serve.

156

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small onion (diced), 2 garlic cloves (chopped), ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Tuna and Caper Pasta 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.

Tuna and Caper Pasta

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