SPAGHETTI, TUNA AND CAPERS
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
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.
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Saqib Wazir
w-saqib90@gmail.comThis 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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b_v@yahoo.comI 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
s_dawar62@gmail.comThis 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
chitowod@yahoo.comI'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
ahenne60@hotmail.comThis 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
malik-hanan71@gmail.comThis 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
q-a@gmail.comI 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
aila@gmail.comThis 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
ta.mim@hotmail.comI'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
s.khuram22@hotmail.co.ukThis 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
l_mendoza15@hotmail.comI 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
a-m49@gmail.comThis 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,