← What's For Dinner

Italian · Lunch, dinner

Pasta al Tonno

Photograph of the finished dish Photograph of the finished dish
Photograph of the finished dish Photograph of the finished dish

Background

Pasta with canned tuna is an Italian pantry meal, especially useful when fresh shopping is limited. Tomato, capers, and parsley give the simple sauce brightness and depth.

Ingredients

  • 400 g spaghetti
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 400 g canned tomatoes
  • 300 g tuna in olive oil, drained
  • 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • Salt and chile flakes

How to cook

  1. Warm oil with garlic and chile. Add tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. Fold in tuna and capers without breaking the fish too finely; warm gently.
  3. Toss with al dente pasta and a splash of cooking water. Finish with parsley and olive oil.

Recipe photographs link to their original publishers.