Pasta with tuna and capers

2 servings

30 minutes

Pasta with tuna and capers is a classic Italian dish that combines the tenderness of tuna with the tangy note of capers. It originated in Italy's coastal regions where fresh tuna was always available. This recipe is perfect for a light yet rich dinner, balancing salty, sweet, and spicy flavors. Capers add a refined taste to the dish, while tomatoes combined with onion and garlic create a fragrant base. Olive oil adds smoothness, and pasta brings all ingredients together harmoniously. The dish is easy to prepare and pairs perfectly with a glass of white wine. It's a choice for those who appreciate simplicity in cooking but want to enjoy authentic Italian flavors.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 628.2
• Proteins: 29.2g
• Fats: 2.7g
• Carbohydrates: 119.8g

Ingredients

• Paste: 300 g
• Capers: 2 tsp
• Tuna: 100 g
• Olive oil: to taste
• Onion: 1 head
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Tomatoes in their own juice: 200 g

Cooking steps

1. Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté finely chopped onion and 2 cloves of garlic until translucent.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil:  to taste
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Garlic: 2 cloves

2. Add 200 grams of crushed tomatoes, simmer for 5 minutes on low heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes in their own juice: 200 g

3. Add tuna and capers, simmer on low heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tuna: 100 g
   • Capers: 2 teaspoons

4. Boil pasta.

   Required ingredients:

   • Paste: 300 g

5. Combine the pasta and sauce, add salt and pepper to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste