Spaghetti with Tuna, Tomatoes and Capers
Spaghetti with Tuna, Tomatoes and Capers is a dairy free and pescatarian recipe with 4 servings. This main course has 292 calories, 17g of protein, and 3g of fat per serving. For $1.61 per serving, this recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe from The Lemon Bowl has 8 fans. A mixture of olive oil, parsley, water-packed tuna, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 20 minutes. Overall, this recipe earns an awesome spoonacular score of 93%. Users who liked this recipe also liked Spaghetti With Italian Tuna & Capers, Tuna Steaks with Garlic, Tomatoes, Capers, and Basil, and 20-Minute Italian Tuna Fettuccine with Tomatoes, Capers and Olives.
Servings: 4
Cooking duration: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
2 Tbs capers - rinsed
28 oz fire roasted tomatoes - diced
1 Tbs lemon zest
½ Tbs olive oil
¼ c chopped Italian parsley
Pinch red chili flakes
1 can tuna in water (about 5 oz) - drained
8 oz whole wheat spaghetti (rigatone or penne work well too)
Equipment:
sauce pan
Cooking instruction summary:
Cook pasta according to package directions and set aside reserving ½ cup warm cooking liquid.Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a medium sauce pan and add red chili flakes.Stir in fire roasted tomatoes and tuna being sure to break up tuna with a fork.Bring to a simmer and add capers and lemon zest.Add spaghetti and cook until heated. Feel free to add in a little reserved starchy cooking liquid if needed.Check for seasoning and add salt/pepper to taste if needed.Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Step by step:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions and set aside reserving ½ cup warm cooking liquid.Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a medium sauce pan and add red chili flakes.Stir in fire roasted tomatoes and tuna being sure to break up tuna with a fork.Bring to a simmer and add capers and lemon zest.
2. Add spaghetti and cook until heated. Feel free to add in a little reserved starchy cooking liquid if needed.Check for seasoning and add salt/pepper to taste if needed.
3. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Information:
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