SPAGHETTI WITH TUNA, TOMATOES, CAPERS, AND BASIL

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Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Basil     Tuna     Summer     Capers     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds tomatoes, halved, seeded, very thinly sliced
2 6-ounce cans solid white tuna packed in oil, drained, separated into chunks
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 anchovy fillets, minced
2 small garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chopped drained capers
1 1/4 pounds spaghetti
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh basil (from 3 large bunches)

Steps:

  • Gently mix first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Season tuna-tomato mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature.
  • Cook spaghetti in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain; return to pot. Add tuna-tomato mixture and basil. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.

sanjay Khatri real Indian
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook tuna, and this recipe is a keeper. It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Agashi Bright
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This is a really affordable and easy dish to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Mateo Pineda
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover tuna.


Amber Ndlovu
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Bashir Abdi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Nasir Saeed
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Tersoo Frank
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I'm not a huge fan of tuna, but I really enjoyed this dish. The tomato sauce was delicious and the tuna was cooked perfectly.


Anwar Jemal
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I love the salty brininess of the capers in this dish. They really add a nice depth of flavor.


Helena Gutierrez
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This dish is so light and summery, perfect for a hot day.


assassin 4653
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I made this last night for a quick and easy dinner, and it was a hit with the whole family! The kids loved the tuna and tomato sauce, and I appreciated how simple it was to prepare.


Tooba Mairaj
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Tuna and tomato is a classic combo, and the addition of capers and basil makes this dish so flavorful and refreshing. I'm definitely adding this to my summer dinner rotation!