Best 13 Spaghetti With Tuna Capers And Tomatoes Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Spaghetti with Tuna, Capers, and Tomatoes. This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of savory tuna, briny capers, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, all coming together to create a culinary masterpiece. With variations ranging from a quick and easy weeknight meal to a more elaborate gourmet experience, our recipes cater to every taste and skill level. Dive into the simplicity of our basic spaghetti with tuna and tomato sauce, or elevate your palate with the richness of a creamy tuna sauce. For a taste of the Mediterranean, try our spaghetti with tuna, capers, and sun-dried tomatoes. And for a seafood lover's delight, our spaghetti with tuna, shrimp, and mussels is sure to impress. No matter which recipe you choose, you'll be treated to a flavorful and satisfying meal that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

SPAGHETTI WITH TUNA, CAPERS, AND TOMATOES



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Simple, Provencal flavors come together in this pasta dish that's bursting with vibrant flavors.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 pound spaghetti
2 sliced onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound halved cherry tomatoes
2 ounces grated pecorino cheese
1/4 cup rinsed capers
2 cans drained oil-packed tuna
Lemon zest and juice
Toasted panko

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti, reserving 1 1/2 cups pasta water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook onions in olive oil until slightly golden. Add tomatoes and cook until just soft. Add pasta water and pecorino and heat until thick and creamy. Add pasta, capers, and tuna. Cook until sauce coats pasta. Season with lemon zest and juice. Top with panko.

SPAGHETTI WITH TUNA AND CAPERS



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With a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious meal! My husband came up with this recipe while we are on "stay at home" orders due to the Coronavirus pandemic. It was quick, easy, and delicious!

Provided by Kim's Cooking Now

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 (5 ounce) can tuna packed in olive oil, undrained
1 tablespoon capers, drained
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ pound spaghetti
½ tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until beginning to caramelize, about 10 minutes. Add tuna with oil, capers, and crushed red pepper flakes; heat through.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water for 1 minute less than the package instructs, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the pan and mix to combine. Add some of the pasta water and toss lightly until the pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, 1 to 2 more minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 698.4 calories, Carbohydrate 88.5 g, Cholesterol 37.5 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 448.8 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

SPAGHETTI WITH TUNA, TOMATOES, CAPERS, AND BASIL



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Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Basil     Tuna     Summer     Capers     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds tomatoes, halved, seeded, very thinly sliced
2 6-ounce cans solid white tuna packed in oil, drained, separated into chunks
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 anchovy fillets, minced
2 small garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chopped drained capers
1 1/4 pounds spaghetti
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh basil (from 3 large bunches)

Steps:

  • Gently mix first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Season tuna-tomato mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature.
  • Cook spaghetti in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain; return to pot. Add tuna-tomato mixture and basil. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.

SPAGHETTI WITH TUNA AND CAPER SAUCE



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces spaghetti
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
10 ounces tuna packed in olive oil (from 1 to 2 tins)
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons capers, preferably salt-packed, rinsed and drained
Pinch of red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon juice (from 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of generously salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta water; drain.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add tuna with its oil and garlic and cook, stirring a few times, until garlic is golden in spots, about 5 minutes. Stir in capers and pepper flakes and cook, 30 seconds. Add 1 cup reserved pasta water; bring to a simmer. Add cooked pasta and simmer, tossing a few times, until liquid is reduced to a sauce that coats pasta.
  • Remove from heat and toss in lemon zest and juice, oil, and parsley; season with pepper. Add more pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, until pasta is evenly coated. Serve, sprinkled with more pepper flakes.

TUNA LINGUINE WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES & CAPERS RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

salt, to taste
½ lb linguine
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon red chili flakes
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon caper
½ cup kalamata olive
2 tablespoons tomato paste
14 oz diced tomato, 1 can
5 oz tuna, 1 can, drained

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

SPAGHETTI WITH TUNA, TOMATOES, AND OLIVES



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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

1 pint cherry tomatoes (preferably Sun Gold), halved
6 ounces olive oil-packed Italian or Spanish tuna, drained
1/2 cup black olives, pitted, torn (about 2 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 pound thin spaghetti
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

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.

EASY PASTA WITH TUNA AND TOMATO SAUCE



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This is my version of a tuna pasta dish with capers, anchovies, and tomatoes. I make it at least once a week as it is my husband's favorite and he proclaims it's restaurant quality. You can easy double the recipe if you're cooking for more people.

Provided by barbara

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ (16 ounce) box penne
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, packed in olive oil, drained
¼ cup olive oil, divided
¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
½ large organic lemon, juiced and zested
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ounce canned anchovy fillets, drained
2 teaspoons capers
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
½ bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  • Empty tuna into a bowl and mash with a fork while pasta is cooking. Mix with 2 tablespoons olive oil, basil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet and fry the anchovies for 3 minutes. Add capers and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, for an additional 3 minutes. Add tuna mixture and tomatoes; simmer sauce for about 5 minutes.
  • Drain pasta and add to the sauce. Mix well. Stir in parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 919.4 calories, Carbohydrate 94.4 g, Cholesterol 49.5 mg, Fat 46.5 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 37.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1301.2 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

TUNA, TOMATOES AND SPAGHETTI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small minced clove of garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
14 to 16oz can chopped plum tomatoes (with juice)
2 (6oz) cans tuna packed in oil, drained
12 ounces cooked spaghetti
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat garlic in oil until lightly golden. Add tomatoes and their juices and heat for 20 minutes over low heat until tomatoes are really tender and almost melted. Crumble tuna into smaller pieces and add to tomato sauce. Simmer just to warm the tuna through; you don't want to boil the tuna. Transfer spaghetti to serving bowl and mix in tuna, tomatoes, parsley; and salt & pepper.

LEMONY TUNA, TOMATO & CAPER ONE-POT PASTA



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Give student staple tuna pasta a boost with capers, mascarpone, lemon zest and parmesan for a more sophisticated take on a budget-friendly midweek meal

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion , finely chopped
500g cherry tomatoes , halved
400g dried pasta (we used rigatoni)
1l hot vegetable stock
2 x 110g cans tuna in olive oil, drained
3 tbsp mascarpone
30g parmesan , grated
2 heaped tbsp capers
½ lemon , zested
small bunch parsley , finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium-low heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and fry gently for 7 mins or until softened and turning translucent. Add 350g of the tomatoes, the pasta and veg stock to the pan and bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 mins, uncovered, stirring occasionally. The tomatoes should have broken down and the pasta will be just cooked.
  • Add the remaining tomatoes and bubble uncovered on a medium-high heat for 5 mins or until the liquid has reduced. Gently fold through large flakes of tuna, the mascarpone, parmesan, capers, lemon zest and parsley as well as salt and a generous grind of black pepper. Place a lid on the pan and leave to sit for 5 mins before serving in deep bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 83 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium

PASTA WITH TUNA TOMATOES AND CAPERS



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This is a very easy recipe that you won't believe is really tuna. The capers and tomatoes accent each other perfectly. We made this for the vegetarians, but it was a big hit with everyone.

Provided by ChefMandysMom

Categories     Penne

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb vine ripened tomatoes, diced
salt
12 ounces bite size pasta (penne)
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna packed in oil, not drained
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup capers, drained
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese, plus extra for topping
1/4 cup fresh basil or 1/4 cup fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Prepare tomatoes and place in medium bowl. Sprinkle lightly with salt.
  • Meanwhile boil 1 quarts of water with some salt to cook the pasta. Cook partly covered until tender. Drain and then return pasta to pot.
  • Add Tuna (with the oil), garlic, oregano, capers, feta and basil (or parsley) to tomatoes. Toss to coat.
  • Add tomato mixture to pasta. Toss to coat again.
  • Serve with extra feta cheese sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.5, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 739, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4.4, Protein 25.2

SPAGHETTI WITH ITALIAN TUNA & CAPERS



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My girlfriend's father gave us some cans of this wonderful, imported Italian tuna. This recipe is my attempt at re-creating HIS recipe for pasta with tuna and red sauce. Lauren's dad would often make this for me when I came to dinner because it had contained no meat. The Italian tuna packed in oil gives this sauce a wonderully "meaty" flavor that I absolutely love. My granny's mother would also make a dish similar to this on on the Fridays of Lent when they could not have meat.

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Tuna

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 anchovy fillet, finely chopped (optional)
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3 tablespoons capers
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in olive oil, imported Italian
1 lb spaghetti
chopped fresh parsley or basil (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onion and anchovy fillet, and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add crushed red pepper and garlic and saute for another minute.
  • Add tomato sauce and reduce heat to low.
  • Next, add capers and the cans of tuna.
  • I like to drain the oil from one of the cans and leave the oil from the second.
  • Break up the large pieces of tuna with a fork or wooden spoon.
  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water for about 7 minutes or until al dente.
  • Drain, and toss with tuna red sauce in a serving bowl.
  • Sprinkle with basil or parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 847.2, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 55.2, Sodium 1328.1, Carbohydrate 100.4, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 10.2, Protein 64.1

TUNA, CAPER & CHILLI SPAGHETTI



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Throw together tuna, capers and rocket with garlic, chilli and spaghetti to make this easy and healthy supper. It takes just 25 minutes to make

Provided by Anna Glover

Categories     Dinner, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

150g spaghetti or linguine
1 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, sliced
1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped, plus extra to serve (optional)
1 tbsp drained capers
small bunch of parsley, finely chopped (stalks included)
145g tuna in spring water, drained
90g rocket or baby spinach leaves
½ lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Cook the spaghetti for 9-11 mins in a large pan of well-salted water until al dente.
  • Heat the oil in a wide frying pan over a very low heat, and gently cook the garlic and chilli to infuse the oil. Remove from the heat if the garlic is turning past light golden, as this will make it bitter.
  • Drain the pasta, keeping a cupful of the cooking water, and tip the spaghetti into the frying pan. Toss the pasta in the oil over a low heat, adding a little of the pasta water to emulsify into a sauce that coats the pasta, then fold in the capers, parsley, tuna and some seasoning. Don't stir too vigorously - you want to keep larger chunks of tuna. Toss the rocket and lemon juice through the spaghetti, and serve with extra chilli scattered over, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 57 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

PASTA WITH TUNA, CAPERS AND SCALLIONS



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There are about a gazillion ways to cook pasta using other pantry staples - things like garlic, bread crumbs, pecorino, capers, olives and especially, canned fish. This recipe, pasta with tuna, anchovies and capers, showered with lots of green herbs and scallions, is one of my family's household favorites. I like it with a long, thin, twirlable pasta - spaghetti, linguine or bucatini - but you can use whatever pasta you have on hand. Even macaroni works just fine and might even persuade your finicky kid to eat this dish (though, so far, mine abstains).

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Salt
12 ounces long, thin pasta, such as bucatini, spaghetti or linguine
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
6 to 10 anchovies, chopped
3 tablespoons drained capers
1 cup torn fresh herbs, such as parsley and dill, or celery leaves, plus more for serving (optional)
1 (5- or 6-ounce) can tuna, drained
Red-pepper flakes, for serving
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • In a well-salted pot of boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, saving 1 cup pasta water.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium. Add garlic and scallion whites, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add anchovies and capers and cook until anchovies melt and capers and garlic turn golden, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Add 1/2 cup pasta water, let it reduce until there is just a little left in the pan, then add pasta and herbs and toss well to coat. Add tuna and toss well.
  • Serve with red-pepper flakes on top, more herbs, scallion greens, and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality tuna: Opt for tuna packed in olive oil or water, as it retains its flavor and texture better than tuna packed in vegetable oil.
  • Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes: Fresh, juicy tomatoes add a burst of sweetness and acidity to the dish.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions, or until it reaches al dente (slightly firm to the bite) consistency.
  • Add the tuna and tomatoes at the end: This helps prevent the tuna from becoming dry and the tomatoes from losing their shape.
  • Use a generous amount of capers: Capers add a briny, salty flavor that complements the tuna and tomatoes perfectly.
  • Fresh herbs: If you have them on hand, add a handful of chopped fresh parsley or basil to the pasta for an extra layer of flavor.

Conclusion:

Spaghetti with tuna, capers, and tomatoes is a quick, easy, and delicious weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover tuna. The combination of tuna, tomatoes, capers, and herbs creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please the whole family. Serve it with a side of garlic bread or a crisp green salad for a complete meal.

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