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Mediterranean Tuna Pasta
A quick and flavorful pasta dish inspired by Mediterranean flavors, combining tuna, cherry tomatoes, olives, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 6 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 can tuna in olive oil
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1 tbsp capers
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ lemon lemon for juice and zest
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until just shy of al dente; reserve ¼ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low; sauté sliced garlic until soft.
- Add cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, and red pepper flakes; cook 3-4 minutes until tomatoes blister.
- Add drained tuna to skillet; warm for 1 minute.
- Combine pasta, reserved water, and olive oil; toss to emulsify the sauce.
- Finish with lemon juice, zest, parsley, and black pepper; serve immediately.
Notes
Use high-quality tuna and fresh herbs for best flavor.