Pasta Tuna Olives Capers (Printer-friendly)

Mediterranean pasta featuring tuna, olives, capers, and zesty 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, thinly 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

# Directions:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. 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 - Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
04 - Fold tuna, olives, and capers into the sauce. Warm through over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, taking care not to break up the tuna.
05 - Toss drained pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen. Stir in lemon zest and half of the parsley.
06 - Plate immediately, garnishing with remaining parsley and an optional drizzle of olive oil.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick to prepare and full of flavor
  • Balanced with protein, healthy fats, and fresh herbs
02 -
  • This dish contains both wheat (gluten) and fish
  • For gluten-free diets, substitute with gluten-free pasta
03 -
  • Use tuna packed in olive oil for better flavor and texture
  • Rinse capers well to reduce excess saltiness
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