PASTA PEPERONATA WITH TUNA AND OLIVES

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Cherry tomatoes and a colorful combination of bell, sweet, and banana peppers are teamed with four pantry powerhouses to make a flavorful sauce for spaghetti: jarred tuna, golden raisins, Kalamata olives, and Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 1/2 pounds mild peppers, such as bell, sweet, and banana, stemmed, seeded, and sliced into 1/4-inch pieces (4 cups)
Kosher salt
2 cloves garlic, minced (1 tablespoon)
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons golden raisins, chopped
3/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1 basil sprig, plus 1/3 cup fresh leaves, sliced if large
12 ounces spaghetti
1 jar (6 to 7 ounces) tuna in oil, drained and flaked
2 1/2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated (1 cup)
1 finger pepper or other hot pepper, thinly sliced into rounds; or 1 dried hot pepper, such as cayenne, crushed

Steps:

  • Heat a large straight-sided skillet or shallow pot over medium. Swirl in oil. Add onion, mild peppers, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have collapsed and are tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Add garlic, tomatoes, raisins, olives, and basil sprig. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes have collapsed and release their juices, and sauce thickens to a stew-like consistency, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove and discard basil.
  • Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in a large pot of generously salted boiling water until al dente, about 2 minutes less than package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain. Transfer spaghetti and 1/2 cup pasta water to skillet with sauce and continue cooking, tossing a few times, until sauce thickens slightly and clings evenly to pasta, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Add tuna, half of cheese, and finger pepper, tossing until evenly combined. Add more pasta water, a little at a time, until sauce evenly coats pasta again. Stir in basil leaves and serve, topped with remaining cheese and a drizzle of oil.

Tamika Dennard
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very affordable, which is a bonus.


Mubasher Barez
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The peppers and olives added a nice crunch and the tuna was cooked perfectly.


Vuai Haji
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This is a great recipe for a light and summery meal. The tuna and olives add a nice touch of flavor without being too heavy.


Nahla Saleh
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and this one definitely caught my eye. I can't wait to try it!


khadija Touil
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This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very affordable, which is a bonus.


Iswnzyyx Jeydydhe
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I love the combination of tuna and olives in this dish. It's a great way to add some extra protein and flavor to your pasta.


Ztele Ztele
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mir mahadi
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I'm not a big fan of olives, but I really enjoyed this dish. The tuna and peppers were a great combination.


Md sagur Khan
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover tuna. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Shawon 0078
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Shayla Howard
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This is a great recipe for a light and flavorful summer meal. The tuna and olives add a nice touch of protein and saltiness.


Md Sagor Mia
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique and flavorful, and it's sure to become a new favorite.


Akash rameez
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very affordable.


David Stone
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The tuna and olives add a salty and briny flavor, while the peppers and tomatoes add a sweetness and acidity.


barkat mughal
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so simple to make, but it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Paloma Shigwedha
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked al dente.


Bhuvnesh Kumar
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This was a quick and easy meal to make, and it was also very tasty. I used canned tuna and olives, and the dish still turned out great.


Natasha Chanda
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but I really enjoyed this dish. The peppers and olives added a lot of flavor and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


MELAKU seid
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This pasta peperonata was a hit with my family! The combination of tuna, olives, and peppers gave it a delicious and unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again.