SPAGHETTI, TUNA AND CAPERS

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This is a very simple recipe that will have you asking for more. Very healthy too. There are a few variations. This recipe is used in the regions of Naples and Molise in Italy.

Provided by Pietro

Categories     Tuna

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

500 g of good quality spaghetti (#5 or #7 is a good size)
1 (185 g) can tuna in olive oil
1 (440 g) can of peeled roma tomatoes (egg shape)
1 small white onion, diced
sea salt
crushed black peppercorns
capers
grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Drain oil from tuna and place in a heavy based frypan.
  • Add diced onion and saute until soft and clear.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot, boil salted water and cook spaghetti.
  • Dice tomatoes and add to pan.
  • Stir the mixture over low heat.
  • Add salt and peppercorns to taste.
  • Add tuna to mixture and stir.
  • Drain spaghetti.
  • Add capers to mixture.
  • Place spaghetti on warm plates.
  • Place tuna mixture over top of spaghetti.
  • Sprinkle parmesan cheese.
  • Garnish with a few basil leaves.
  • The secret of success is to work quickly and make sure that the mixture is not overcooked.
  • As a variation, olive oil can be substituted with butter.
  • Fettucine can be used instead of spaghetti.

April Dominguez
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5 stars!


scary man ink
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Paige Blazer
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This is the best spaghetti dish I've ever had.


Rts Bulu
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Sangita Dhamala
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This dish is perfect for a potluck or party.


Khan Sumon Ahmed
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it!


Basharat Matoo
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I can't wait to try this recipe with different types of fish.


Redeem Samuel
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This recipe is a keeper!


Tahra ABOUDA
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I'm definitely going to make this dish again.


Ibrahim Totangi
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This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Shoaib Jadoon
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I used canned tuna instead of fresh tuna and it still turned out great.


Innis Corey
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I added some chopped fresh parsley to the dish and it really brightened up the flavors.


anwar ayub
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The capers really make this dish.


Stacey Jooste
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I've never been a huge fan of tuna, but this dish has changed my mind.


Rafael Solis
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I love how easy this recipe was to make. I was able to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. And it tasted like something out of a restaurant!


Ayden Carroll
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This spaghetti dish with tuna and capers was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors was perfect, with the capers adding a nice briny tang to the dish.