Linguini with Tuna Capers and Olives
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and easy-to-make Linguini with Tuna, Capers, and Olives recipe. Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this dish combines tender pasta with the bold brininess of capers and olives, the subtle heat from red chili flakes, and the zesty brightness of fresh lemon. Canned tuna in olive oil lends rich protein and depth, while garlic and parsley provide fresh, aromatic notes. Ready in just 25 minutes, this one-pan pasta dish is perfect for busy evenings yet sophisticated enough to impress guests. Top with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of parsley for a restaurant-worthy finish to this quick and delicious Italian-inspired meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams linguini
- 200 grams canned tuna in olive oil
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 medium garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 100 grams black olives (pitted and sliced)
- 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 120 ml pasta cooking water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguini and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 120 ml of pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Finely chop the garlic cloves and add them to the hot skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Lower the heat slightly and add the chili flakes, capers, and sliced black olives. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Flake the canned tuna into the skillet (keeping some of its oil for extra flavor) and gently combine it with the other ingredients. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add the drained linguini to the skillet along with the reserved pasta cooking water. Toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
Stir in the lemon zest and chopped parsley. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1596 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.7 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.7 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 4158 mg | 181% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.7 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 70.1 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.0 mcg | 50% | |
| Calcium | 199 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 924 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
