Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Spaghetti with Tuna, Tomatoes, Capers, and Basil. This classic Italian dish is a harmonious blend of fresh, tangy, and aromatic ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds. Dive into a world of culinary delight as we guide you through three variations of this timeless recipe. From a quick and easy weekday meal to an elegant dinner party centerpiece, we have the perfect version for every occasion.
The first recipe is a no-fuss, 15-minute wonder, perfect for busy weeknights. Succulent tuna, juicy tomatoes, briny capers, and fragrant basil dance together in a light and flavorful tomato sauce, creating a dish that is both simple and satisfying.
For those seeking a more robust and flavorful experience, our second recipe adds a touch of spice and depth. With the addition of red pepper flakes, anchovies, and a hint of white wine, this version boasts a bold and piquant flavor profile that is sure to impress.
Last but not least, our third recipe elevates the dish to a gourmet level. Freshly made basil pesto takes center stage, enveloping the spaghetti in a vibrant green sauce that is bursting with nutty, herbaceous goodness. Topped with succulent shrimp and a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts, this recipe is a feast for the eyes and the palate.
No matter which variation you choose, you're in for a culinary adventure that will transport you to the heart of Italy. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a delicious journey with Spaghetti with Tuna, Tomatoes, Capers, and Basil. Buon appetito!
SPAGHETTI WITH TUNA, CAPERS, AND TOMATOES
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
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.
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
SPAGHETTI WITH TUNA, TOMATOES, CAPERS, AND BASIL
Categories Pasta Tomato Quick & Easy Basil Tuna Summer Capers Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
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.
PASTA WITH TUNA TOMATOES AND CAPERS
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
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
TUNA WITH TOMATO CAPER BASIL SAUCE
This is a a favorite at our house with all the flavors that we love. I would say don't even try this with frozen tuna (it just isn't the same), only fresh will do!
Provided by FlemishMinx
Categories Tuna
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat 3 TBS oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat; add the onions and saute about 5 minutes until soft.
- Add the garlic and cook an additional 2 minutes, then add in the tomatoes, basil and capers, stirring well to combine.
- Simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes; mixture will thicken.
- Remove sauce to a bowl and set aside.
- Wipe out the sauce pan, then heat with remaining 3 TBS of oil over medium heat.
- Salt and pepper fish to taste, then place in the pan when oil is hot.
- Cook fish about 3 minutes per side (fish should be light brown at edges but still pink inside).
- Pour the tomato mixture over the fish and simmer for about 5 minutes, then serve immediately!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.9, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 105.2, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 6.5, Protein 2.5
SPAGHETTI WITH ITALIAN TUNA & CAPERS
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
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
PASTA WITH TUNA, TOMATOES, GARLIC, CAPERS AND OLIVES
Recipe from Food Network's Kathleen Daelemans. I searched for a recipe with anchovies as an ingredient.
Provided by sidMILB
Categories Tuna
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta.
- Meanwhile place olive oil and garlic in large saute pan and turn heat to medium.
- Cook until garlic is fragrant and lightly golden.
- Add capers, anchovies, olives and tomatoes.
- Cook until tomatoes start to break down and become a sauce, about 8 minutes.
- Toss with cooked pasta.
- Add parsley/basil and tuna.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.2, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 24.9, Sodium 823.1, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.4, Protein 14.9
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.
Tips:
- Use High-Quality Ingredients: Opt for fresh, ripe tomatoes, flavorful basil, and good-quality canned tuna. These ingredients will elevate the taste of your dish significantly.
- Don't Overcook the Pasta: Cook the spaghetti al dente, which means it should still have a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta becomes mushy and loses its texture.
- Sauté the Garlic and Capers Properly: Sauté the garlic and capers in olive oil until fragrant and slightly golden brown. This step infuses the oil with flavor and enhances the overall taste of the dish.
- Use Freshly Chopped Basil: Fresh basil adds a burst of flavor and aroma to the dish. If you don't have fresh basil on hand, you can use dried basil, but it won't provide the same level of flavor.
- Season to Taste: Always taste the dish before serving and adjust the seasonings accordingly. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes to suit your taste preferences.
Conclusion:
Spaghetti with tuna, tomatoes, capers, and basil is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is simply irresistible. With its fresh ingredients and simple preparation, this pasta dish is sure to become a favorite in your household. Enjoy it as a main course or serve it as a side dish with grilled or roasted meats or fish.
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