Spaghetti al Tonno

Spaghetti al Tonno

A quick and easy pasta dish, filled with flavor and protein.

Ingredients

  • spaghetti
    1 lb
  • 5 oz can yellowfin tuna in olive oil
    1
  • kalamata olives

    halved

    ¼ c
  • capers

    chopped

    1 tbsp
  • garlic cloves
    2
  • fresh parsley

    chopped, reserved the stalks

    1 tbsp
  • red pepper flakes
    ¼ tsp
  • whole san marzano tomatoes

    handcrushed

    4
  • olive oil
    4 tbsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Drain the olive oil from the tuna into a bowl and reserve.

  2. 2

    Into a saute pan, add oil from the tuna can, 4 tbsp of olive oil, parsley stalks, red pepper flakes, whole garlic cloves and capers. Saute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Hand crush the tomatoes. Add in the tomatoes to the pan, season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Add in the tuna and olives to the sauce and let it simmer for 10- 15 mins.

  5. 5

    Undercook the spaghetti, reserve a cup of pasta water (in case you need it). Add the spaghetti to the pan and let it finish cooking in the sauce. You may add pasta water if the pasta dries out the sauce.

  6. 6

    When the pasta is done, add freshly chopped parsley and stir to combine.

Spaghetti al Tonno

Spaghetti al Tonno

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About this Recipe

Craving a vibrant, protein-packed meal that comes together in a flash? This Spaghetti al Tonno delivers on both authentic flavor and effortless ease, bringing the taste of the Mediterranean to your table with minimal fuss.

This recipe simplifies weeknight cooking without sacrificing an ounce of flavor. Its genius lies in combining robust, pantry-friendly ingredients like rich yellowfin tuna in olive oil with the bright, briny notes of kalamata olives and piquant capers. The dish relies on the quality of these core components, creating a savory yet light sauce that perfectly clings to every strand of spaghetti.

Expect a satisfying and flavorful pasta dish with a delightful interplay of textures. The tender spaghetti provides the perfect canvas for the flakey tuna, bright acidity of hand-crushed San Marzano tomatoes, and the aromatic warmth from garlic and red pepper flakes. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of briny, umami, and a subtle herbaceous freshness from the parsley.

While delicious as written, you can easily adapt this Spaghetti al Tonno to your liking. For a milder briny flavor, consider using a mix of green and kalamata olives. If you prefer a little extra zest, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice stirred in at the very end would brighten the entire dish. You could also increase the amount of red pepper flakes for a spicier kick.

This flavorful pasta is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend lunch. Serve it alongside a simple green salad and some crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.

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