Mediterranean pasta dish with tuna, olives, and capers in a savory tomato sauce, ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 14 oz dried spaghetti or linguine
→ Sauce
02 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
04 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
05 - 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes
06 - 5.5 oz canned tuna in olive oil, drained and flaked
07 - 1/2 cup pitted black olives, sliced
08 - 2 tbsp rinsed and drained capers
09 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
10 - 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
12 - 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
13 - Zest of 1 lemon
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and diced red onion, sautéing for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
03 - Incorporate crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, optional red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper into the skillet. Simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
04 - Stir in flaked tuna, sliced black olives, and capers. Warm the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes, taking care not to break up the tuna excessively.
05 - Add the drained pasta to the sauce, tossing to combine. Use reserved pasta water as needed to adjust sauce consistency. Incorporate lemon zest and half of the chopped parsley.
06 - Plate immediately, garnishing with remaining parsley and an optional drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
