Description
Spaghetti Puttanesca with Tuna is a vibrant Italian dish that brings a burst of flavors to your table. Al dente spaghetti intertwines with a tangy tomato sauce enriched with briny olives, zesty capers, and tender chunks of tuna. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this recipe promises to impress without demanding hours in the kitchen. With its stunning presentation and mouthwatering aroma, it’s a meal that will leave your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dried spaghetti
- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality tuna in oil or water, drained
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 tbsp capers, rinsed
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Gather and chop all ingredients: mince garlic and halve cherry tomatoes.
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add cherry tomatoes, olives, and capers to the skillet; stir well and simmer for about five minutes until tomatoes soften.
- Toss the drained spaghetti with the sauce in the skillet. Gently fold in the drained tuna and add reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 290g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 35mg