Pasta with Tuna Olives Capers (Printable)

A vibrant Mediterranean pasta featuring tuna, olives, and capers in a savory 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

# Method:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red onion; sauté 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
03 - Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.
04 - Stir in tuna, olives, and capers. Gently heat through for 2 to 3 minutes, taking care not to break up the tuna excessively.
05 - Add drained pasta to sauce, tossing to coat. Use reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce. Stir in lemon zest and half of the parsley.
06 - Plate immediately, garnishing with remaining parsley and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare in only 30 minutes
  • Packed with Mediterranean flavors that are both zesty and savory
02 -
  • This dish contains wheat and fish. Be sure to review ingredient labels for sensitivities.
  • For gluten-free diets, substitute standard pasta with gluten-free pasta.
03 -
  • Reserve some pasta water for loosening the sauce if needed.
  • Gently fold in the tuna to maintain its flaky texture.
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