TUNA AND TOMATO SAUCE

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Categories     Sauce     Tomato     Tuna     Simmer

Yield makes about 1 quart; serves 4 over a pound of pasta as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups Marinara Sauce (page 59)
2 (6-ounce) cans albacore tuna packed in oil, drained
1 tablespoon drained capers
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (from about 1/2 lemon)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy skillet, combine the marinara sauce, tuna, capers, and lemon zest. Simmer to blend the flavors, stirring and breaking the tuna into chunks, about 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Season the sauce with more salt and pepper to taste.
  • To serve with pasta: Add drained freshly cooked pasta to the sauce, and toss to coat. Add enough reserved cooking liquid from the pasta to moisten.

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