Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Ratings: 4.9 from 7 votes
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 2
Calories: 458
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description
This recipe is inspired by the pasta puttanesca, using familiar ingredients such as capers and olives. Instead of sitting over a pot of simmering tomato sauce, we use sun-dried tomatoes and pasta water for the sauce. Tuna pasta is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and satisfying to eat.
Ingredients
  • 8 oz pasta (long pasta such as linguine spaghetti or bucatini)
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 tsp capers
  • 6 anchovies
  • 1 oz extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 can can of tuna in olive oil
  • 8 oz mixed olives (pitted and finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley (finly chopped)
Directions
  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

  2. 2

    Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes less than the box instructions. It should be just al dente. Save 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

  3. 3

    Chop the sun-dried tomatoes, capers, garlic, and anchovies. Run your knife over the smaller pieces until you get them as fine as possible.  Toss the ingredients together in a medium bowl and stir in the oil until a paste forms.
    You can use a food processor to save yourself some work.

  4. 4

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add sun-dried tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly darkened in color, 3 to 4 minutes.

  5. 5

    Reduce the heat to medium-low, then slowly whisk in reserved pasta water until a sauce forms. Flake the tuna into large chunks, then add to the sauce along with the oil from the can and the olives. Stir to combine.

  6. 6

    Add the pasta and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Top with the parsley and serve.

Tips
  • Use the right pasta. Any type of pasta will work for tuna pasta, but some types, such as spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne, are more traditional.
  • Use the right tuna. Canned tuna is the most common type of tuna used in tuna pasta. Choose tuna that is packed in oil for the best flavor and texture.
  • Add your favorite ingredients. Tuna pasta is a great dish to customize. Add your favorite vegetables, such as onions, peppers, or mushrooms. You can also add cheese, such as Parmesan or Mozzarella.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Pasta that is overcooked will be mushy and will not absorb the sauce well.
  • Season the sauce to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
  • For a healthier option, use whole-wheat pasta or low-fat or fat-free tuna.
Keywords: pasta, tuna, sun-dried tomatoes
Read it online: https://themoderncookbook.com/recipe/tuna-pasta/