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Tuna Puntanesca Pasta


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  • Author: Melissa Lanz
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cans tuna (5-6 oz)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
  • 1 Tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tablespoon capers
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata black olives (pitted)
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh or dried parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated Pecorino or Parmesan
  • 1 pound short pasta (penne, farfalle, fusilli, rigatoni)


Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water, add the pasta and cook until al dente.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the tuna breaking it apart.
  4. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Stir in the capers and olives.
  6. Pour in the tomatoes; lower the heat to a simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Add a ladle of the pasta cooking liquid to the sauce.
  8. Drain pasta, add it to the sauce and toss.
  9. Sprinkle with parsley.
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 15

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