SPAGHETTI, TUNA AND CAPERS

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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

500 g of good quality spaghetti (#5 or #7 is a good size)
1 (185 g) can tuna in olive oil
1 (440 g) can of peeled roma tomatoes (egg shape)
1 small white onion, diced
sea salt
crushed black peppercorns
capers
grated parmesan cheese

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.

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