Mediterranean pasta tossed with tuna, olives, capers, and tangy tomato sauce, ready in 30 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 capers, rinsed and drained
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
# Directions:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta following 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 garlic and red onion, sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
03 - Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
04 - Fold in the flaked tuna, sliced olives, and capers. Warm through for 2 to 3 minutes, taking care to keep tuna pieces intact.
05 - Add the drained pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Add reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired sauce consistency. Stir in lemon zest and half of the chopped parsley.
06 - Plate immediately, garnished with the remaining parsley and an optional drizzle of olive oil.
