Pasta with Tuna Olives Capers (Printable Version)

Mediterranean-style pasta with tuna, olives, and capers in a rich tomato sauce, ready in 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 14 oz dried spaghetti or linguine

→ Sauce

02 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, finely sliced
04 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
05 - 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes
06 - 5.5 oz canned tuna in olive oil, drained and flaked
07 - 1/2 cup pitted black olives, sliced
08 - 2 tbsp capers, rinsed and drained
09 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
10 - 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
12 - 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
13 - Zest of 1 lemon

# How To Make It:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti or linguine until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red onion; sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
03 - Stir in crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Simmer the sauce for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
04 - Incorporate flaked tuna, sliced olives, and drained capers into the sauce. Warm gently for 2 to 3 minutes without breaking up the tuna too much.
05 - Toss the drained pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency. Stir in lemon zest and half of the chopped parsley.
06 - Plate immediately, garnishing with the remaining parsley and an optional drizzle of olive oil.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Comes together in just 30 minutes for easy weeknight meals
  • Delivers bold flavors with simple pantry ingredients
02 -
  • Contains wheat and fish. For gluten-free diets, substitute with gluten-free pasta.
  • Check the labels of canned tuna, olives, and capers for possible cross-contamination if sensitive.
03 -
  • Try using green olives instead of black for a different flavor profile.
  • Don&t overmix the tuna to maintain its delicate texture in the sauce.
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