Best Midnight Pasta With Tuna Pancetta And Spinach Recipes

MIDNIGHT PASTA WITH GARLIC, ANCHOVY, CAPERS AND RED PEPPER

Midnight Pasta With Garlic, Anchovy, Capers and Red Pepper image

There's something about pasta, cooked properly, that trumps all the other possibilities. And the smell of pasta boiling is a heady cheap thrill. With a few basic staple pantry items, a true feast can be ready in minutes. Good spaghetti, good olive oil, garlic and a little red pepper are all you need, plus some anchovy and capers if you have them.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories dinner, easy, quick, weeknight, pastas, appetizer, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 pound spaghetti
Salt
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
4 anchovy filets, rinsed and roughly chopped
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 tablespoons chopped parsley, optional
Parmesan for grating, optional

Steps:

Put the spaghetti in a large pot of well-salted rapidly boiling water and cook only until firmly al dente. (Depending on the brand of pasta, this will be 8 to 10 minutes, but check frequently to see. )
While the pasta is cooking, warm the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, without letting it brown. Stir in the anchovies, capers and red pepper and cook for a half-minute more, then turn off the heat.
Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Pour in the garlic mixture, add the parsley, if using, and toss well to coat. Serve with grated Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 627, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 87 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 403 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

TUNA SPINACH PASTA

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A lovely mix of tuna, spinach and pasta. Served hot, this makes a great late night supper. Great cold, too!

Provided by Beanwean

Categories Tuna

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3/4 lb campanelle pasta (or small shells)
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in vegetable oil
1 (9 ounce) bag fresh spinach
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/8-1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
1/8-1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

Steps:

Cook pasta in large pot according to package directions. Meanwhile, drain tuna, set aside. Mince garlic, set aside.
When pasta is done, drain and set aside. Reduce heat to medium. In same pot, add olive oil. Add garlic. Saute garlic over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until garlic takes on color. When garlic is colored to a medium golden brown, add spinach. Lid pot and reduce heat, stirring occasionally. When spinach is shiny and wilted, add tuna. Stir. Lid and let simmer for one minute. Add pasta, stir. Lid again, let simmer one minute. Add breadcrumbs, stir, lid for one minute. Add cheese, stir and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 17.2, Sodium 471.3, Carbohydrate 70, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 2.9, Protein 39.6