Pasta peperonata is a classic Italian dish that combines the flavors of sweet bell peppers, tangy tomatoes, and savory tuna in a flavorful sauce. The addition of briny olives and tender pasta makes this dish a complete and satisfying meal. In this article, we'll provide you with three variations of pasta peperonata, each with its own unique twist. From a traditional recipe to a spicy and a vegetarian version, you'll find the perfect pasta peperonata to suit your taste. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to Italy!
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
TUNA LINGUINE WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES & CAPERS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: salt, linguine, olive oil, garlic, red chili flakes, dried oregano, caper, kalamata olive, tomato paste, diced tomato, tuna
Provided by Kiano Moju
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain.
- Add the olive oil, garlic, and chile flakes to a large sauté pan. Turn the heat to medium-low and slowly heat up until the garlic is fragrant and lightly colored, about 3 minutes.
- Add the oregano, capers, olives, tomato paste, and diced tomatoes. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the tuna and cook for another minute.
- Toss in the cooked pasta.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 6 grams
PASTA WITH TUNA AND OLIVES
If you want to make a complete meal of this, you can add a green vegetable to the mix (see the variation below). I like to use fusilli because I like the way the tuna gets lodged in the twists of the corkscrews, but other types of pasta, such as penne or spaghetti, will be just fine.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Begin heating a large pot of water for the pasta. In a large pasta bowl, break up the tuna. Heat the olive oil in a small frying pan or saucepan over medium heat and add the garlic. Cook, stirring, just until fragrant, and remove from the heat. Add to the tuna. Add the parsley or basil, and mix together.
- Add the tomato sauce to the pan, heat through and season to taste with salt and add pepper and the red pepper flakes if using. Stir in the olives.
- When the water for the pasta comes to a boil, add a generous tablespoon of salt and the pasta. Cook al dente, until firm to the bite, following the cooking instructions on the package but checking the pasta a minute or two before the indicated time. Remove 2 tablespoons of the cooking water and mix with the tuna.
- When the pasta is al dente, drain and transfer to the bowl with the tuna. Add the tomato sauce with the olives, toss everything together, and serve. Pass the Parmesan at the table.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 499, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 575 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PASTA WITH TUNA, TOMATOES, GARLIC, CAPERS, AND OLIVES
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large pot of rapidly boiling water until al dente or done to your liking.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Place olive oil and the garlic in a large saute pan and turn heat to medium. Cook until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden. Add capers, anchovies, olives, and tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes start to break down and become a sauce, about 8 minutes. Toss with cooked pasta. Add parsley and tuna and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
TUNA, OLIVE & SPINACH SPAGHETTI
Fresh flavours of red onion, spinach, parsley and dill combine with tuna, olives and wholemeal spaghetti to make a balanced and low-calorie supper that's a great midweek dish
Provided by Nadine Brown
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Add the spaghetti, lower the heat to medium and cook for 10 mins until al dente.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large, lidded frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion until softened, about 5-6 mins. Then, flake in the tuna and adding the olives, lemon zest, juice and spinach. Stir together and cover, then leave to cook for 3 mins. Turn off the heat, leaving it covered for 5 mins, until the spinach has wilted.
- Drain the pasta, reserving 150ml of the cooking water. Add the pasta to the tuna mixture and toss together, adding a good splash of the reserved water. Add most of the herbs, toss together and season with black pepper. Divide between bowls, and top with the remaining herbs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium
SPAGHETTI WITH TUNA, TOMATOES, AND OLIVES
This fresh take on tuna pasta salad is just as good warm as it is straight out of the refrigerator.
Provided by Julia Turshen
Categories Summer Low Fat Kid-Friendly Dinner Lunch Spring Healthy Low Cholesterol Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Diabetes-Friendly Small Plates
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine tomatoes, tuna, olives, parsley, pepper, 3 Tbsp. oil, and 1 tsp. salt in a large bowl.
- Cook spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and add to tomato mixture. Stir vigorously and add more oil as needed to fully coat. Season with salt.
- Transfer pasta to a serving bowl or platter. Drizzle with lemon juice and serve.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe tomatoes and bell peppers. If tomatoes are out of season, you can use canned diced tomatoes. Just be sure to drain them well before adding them to the skillet.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet when cooking the vegetables. If you do, they will steam instead of sautéing and will not develop as much flavor.
- If you don't have tuna packed in olive oil, you can use tuna packed in water. Just be sure to drain it well before adding it to the pasta.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to this dish, such as zucchini, squash, or mushrooms. You can also add a handful of chopped fresh herbs, such as basil or oregano.
- Serve this pasta with a side of garlic bread or a green salad.
Conclusion:
This pasta peperonata with tuna and olives is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and it's also a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. So next time you're looking for a delicious and healthy pasta dish, give this one a try.
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