How to Make Spaghetti with Tuna and Capers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spaghetti with Tuna and Capers is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a casual dinner with friends. This recipe combines bold flavors like briny capers, tangy lemon, and savory tuna to create a dish that is both satisfying and refreshing.

The key to making this dish really shine is using high-quality canned tuna. Look for tuna packed in olive oil for the best flavor and texture. The olive oil adds richness to the dish and enhances the ...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • 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 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 suggests, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water.
  • Add cooked pasta to the pan with tuna and mix to combine. Add some of the pasta water and toss lightly until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, 1 to 2 more minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    698 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 449mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 89g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 319mg