Tuna Spaghetti

Name: Tuna Spaghetti
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 people
Ingredients: 200 g packet of spaghetti; 4 tomatoes on the vine; 3 cloves of garlic; 1 tablespoon capers; 3 anchovy fillets; 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs; 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsely; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 tin of tuna

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
2 people
Calories
122 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Tuna Spaghetti

Willa Mcdonald

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Quick Canned Tuna Spaghetti with fresh tomatoes, capers, anchovies and garlic, a fabulous dish that is ready under 20 minutes. It might be simple to make, but it's jam-packed with fantastic flavours. No need for a ready-made sauce, this highly nutritious and delicious dish is a great family-favourite pasta recipe.

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Ingredients

Servings

200 g packet of spaghetti
4 tomatoes on the vine
3 cloves of garlic
1 tablespoon capers
3 anchovy fillets
2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsely
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tin of tuna

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.
Heat up the oil in a pan, then chop the garlic and achovy fillets and add them to the pan.
Cook the garlic and anchovies for about 30 seconds, the anchovies will completely melt away.
Chop the tomatoes, and add them to the pan together with the capers - leave to cook until the tomatoes will become mushy, that should not take longer than 4-5 minutes.
Toss in the pasta, lemon juice, flaked tuna, Italian herbs and parsley, give it a good stir, and remove from the heat.
Serve hot!

Notes

I used cherry tomatoes, but if you like to get a thicker sauce, you can use a tin of chopped tomatoes, and let them simmer until reduced by half.
The fresh tomatoes, however, will bring that fresh touch I was after, and also a tad of sweetness to the dish.
The chopped tomatoes tend to be a bit acidic, you can really tell the difference. By no mean, I have nothing against canned chopped tomatoes, I used them a lot in my everyday cooking. But some recipes can do with just a handful of fresh tomatoes, like this dish.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 122kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 3g (5%) Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 341mg (14%) Potassium 274mg (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 390IU (8%) Vitamin C 18.2mg (20%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 122 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	122kcal	6%
Carbohydrates	5g	2%
Protein	18g	36%
Fat	3g	5%
Cholesterol	34mg	11%
Sodium	341mg	14%
Potassium	274mg	6%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	390IU	8%
Vitamin C	18.2mg	20%
Calcium	46mg	5%
Iron	2.3mg	13%