SPAGHETTI, TUNA AND CAPERS

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This is a very simple recipe that will have you asking for more. Very healthy too. There are a few variations. This recipe is used in the regions of Naples and Molise in Italy.

Provided by Pietro

Categories     Tuna

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

500 g of good quality spaghetti (#5 or #7 is a good size)
1 (185 g) can tuna in olive oil
1 (440 g) can of peeled roma tomatoes (egg shape)
1 small white onion, diced
sea salt
crushed black peppercorns
capers
grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Drain oil from tuna and place in a heavy based frypan.
  • Add diced onion and saute until soft and clear.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot, boil salted water and cook spaghetti.
  • Dice tomatoes and add to pan.
  • Stir the mixture over low heat.
  • Add salt and peppercorns to taste.
  • Add tuna to mixture and stir.
  • Drain spaghetti.
  • Add capers to mixture.
  • Place spaghetti on warm plates.
  • Place tuna mixture over top of spaghetti.
  • Sprinkle parmesan cheese.
  • Garnish with a few basil leaves.
  • The secret of success is to work quickly and make sure that the mixture is not overcooked.
  • As a variation, olive oil can be substituted with butter.
  • Fettucine can be used instead of spaghetti.

Saqib Wazir
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The capers add a nice salty flavor to the dish and the tuna is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! They said it was the best spaghetti dish they've ever had. I will definitely be making this again for them.


Dawar Shah
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This dish is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of tuna, capers, and lemon. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Denzel Chitowo
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The tuna was cooked perfectly and the capers added a nice briny flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Andrea Henne
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This dish is so good! I love the combination of flavors. The capers add a nice briny flavor and the lemon zest and juice brighten up the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


malik Hanan
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The capers add a nice salty flavor to the dish and the tuna is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Qalbe Abbas
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I made this dish for my boyfriend and he loved it! He said it was the best spaghetti dish he's ever had. I will definitely be making this again for him.


Aila
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This dish is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of tuna, capers, and lemon. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Ta Mim
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I'm not a big fan of capers, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The capers added a nice briny flavor to the dish that I really enjoyed. I will definitely be making this again.


Khuram Shahzad
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tuna. I added some chopped red onion and Kalamata olives to the dish and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Leonardo Mendoza
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The capers added a nice tanginess to the dish and the tuna was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Amy Montalvan
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This spaghetti with tuna and capers dish is a delightful combination of flavors. The capers add a salty, briny flavor that complements the tuna and the spaghetti. The lemon zest and juice brighten up the dish and give it a refreshing taste. Overall,