Spaghetti with Tuna and Capers

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This tuna pasta with capers is quick, easy, and delicious. With a few simple ingredients, you can have a wonderful meal! My husband came up with this recipe while we were on stay-at-home orders due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Submitted by Kim's Cooking Now
Updated on December 2, 2022
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 (5 ounce) can tuna packed in olive oil, undrained

  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • ½ pound spaghetti

  • ½ tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until beginning to caramelize, about 10 minutes. Add tuna with oil, capers, and red pepper flakes; heat through.

  2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water for 1 minute less than the package suggests, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water.

  3. Add cooked pasta to the pan with tuna and mix to combine. Add some of the pasta water and toss lightly until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, 1 to 2 more minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

698 Calories
24g Fat
89g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 698
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 30%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 449mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 89g 32%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 32g 63%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 36mg 3%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 319mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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