PASTA WITH TUNA, CAPERS AND SCALLIONS
There are about a gazillion ways to cook pasta using other pantry staples - things like garlic, bread crumbs, pecorino, capers, olives and especially, canned fish. This recipe, pasta with tuna, anchovies and capers, showered with lots of green herbs and scallions, is one of my family's household favorites. I like it with a long, thin, twirlable pasta - spaghetti, linguine or bucatini - but you can use whatever pasta you have on hand. Even macaroni works just fine and might even persuade your finicky kid to eat this dish (though, so far, mine abstains).
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a well-salted pot of boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, saving 1 cup pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium. Add garlic and scallion whites, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add anchovies and capers and cook until anchovies melt and capers and garlic turn golden, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Add 1/2 cup pasta water, let it reduce until there is just a little left in the pan, then add pasta and herbs and toss well to coat. Add tuna and toss well.
- Serve with red-pepper flakes on top, more herbs, scallion greens, and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.
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Samsfu
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tuna, but this pasta dish changed my mind. The tuna was mild and flaky, and the capers and scallions added a nice briny, tangy flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Mohsin Rehman77
[email protected]This pasta dish is so easy to make, and it's absolutely delicious. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so cleanup is a breeze. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular dinner rotation.
Bandana Rai
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and interesting pasta dishes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of tuna, capers, and scallions is unique and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jake Livingstone
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.
Nilu Gupta
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The pasta was cooked al dente, the tuna was flaky, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Kayz tm
[email protected]This pasta dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very budget-friendly, which is always a plus. I'll definitely be making this again.
John Kikomeko
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tuna, but this pasta dish changed my mind. The tuna was mild and flaky, and the capers and scallions added a nice briny, tangy flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
omprakash mehta
[email protected]This pasta dish is so easy to make, and it's absolutely delicious. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so cleanup is a breeze. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular dinner rotation.
Ujjal Kumar
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and interesting pasta dishes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of tuna, capers, and scallions is unique and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Suman Bhai
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.
SR Salam
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The pasta was cooked al dente, the tuna was flaky, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Ahtsham Farooq
[email protected]This pasta dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very budget-friendly, which is always a plus. I'll definitely be making this again.
Constance Nyati
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tuna, but I really enjoyed this pasta dish. The tuna was mild and flaky, and the capers and scallions added a nice briny, tangy flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Mohamed Thajan
[email protected]I love tuna noodle casserole, so I thought I'd try this pasta dish. I'm so glad I did! It's just as creamy and cheesy as the casserole, but with a lighter, fresher flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Lea Nshimirimana
[email protected]This pasta dish is so easy to make, and it's absolutely delicious. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so cleanup is a breeze. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular dinner rotation.
sakib ahmed
[email protected]I was skeptical about the combination of tuna and capers, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors worked really well together, and the scallions added a nice fresh touch. I'll definitely be making this dish again.
Hamayoon Hamayoon
[email protected]This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The tuna, capers, and scallions came together perfectly, and the lemon-butter sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this again.