PASTA PEPERONATA WITH TUNA AND OLIVES

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Cherry tomatoes and a colorful combination of bell, sweet, and banana peppers are teamed with four pantry powerhouses to make a flavorful sauce for spaghetti: jarred tuna, golden raisins, Kalamata olives, and Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 1/2 pounds mild peppers, such as bell, sweet, and banana, stemmed, seeded, and sliced into 1/4-inch pieces (4 cups)
Kosher salt
2 cloves garlic, minced (1 tablespoon)
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons golden raisins, chopped
3/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1 basil sprig, plus 1/3 cup fresh leaves, sliced if large
12 ounces spaghetti
1 jar (6 to 7 ounces) tuna in oil, drained and flaked
2 1/2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated (1 cup)
1 finger pepper or other hot pepper, thinly sliced into rounds; or 1 dried hot pepper, such as cayenne, crushed

Steps:

  • Heat a large straight-sided skillet or shallow pot over medium. Swirl in oil. Add onion, mild peppers, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have collapsed and are tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Add garlic, tomatoes, raisins, olives, and basil sprig. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes have collapsed and release their juices, and sauce thickens to a stew-like consistency, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove and discard basil.
  • Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in a large pot of generously salted boiling water until al dente, about 2 minutes less than package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain. Transfer spaghetti and 1/2 cup pasta water to skillet with sauce and continue cooking, tossing a few times, until sauce thickens slightly and clings evenly to pasta, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Add tuna, half of cheese, and finger pepper, tossing until evenly combined. Add more pasta water, a little at a time, until sauce evenly coats pasta again. Stir in basil leaves and serve, topped with remaining cheese and a drizzle of oil.

Nungamya Giovanni
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I'm never making this again.


Janie Williams
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Snoop Burrito
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This dish was a disaster!


Adaeze Esther
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Meh.


Usama Mian
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Not bad!


Har Lota
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Yum!


Resistance Moyo
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Overall, I thought this pasta peperonata was pretty good. It was easy to make, and the flavors were nice. I would probably make it again, but I would make a few changes to the recipe.


Loretta West
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and red pepper flakes, and that helped to improve the flavor.


Sn Nirob
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pasta peperonata turned out a little too salty. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Hashim Quresi
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This pasta peperonata was so good! The flavors were amazing, and the tuna and olives added a nice touch of brininess. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pasta.


Maralgoo Jargalsaikhan
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems. The end result was a delicious and impressive meal.


Scott Hardy
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This pasta peperonata was a hit with my family! The combination of tuna, olives, and peppers was delicious, and the sauce was perfectly flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.