5 from 1 vote

Spaghetti Tuna Puttanesca

Easy and cheap spaghetti tuna puttanesca recipe – a quick 20-minute pasta packed with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Serving: 4

Calories: 641kcal

Author: Andrea Soranidis

Ingredients

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves
150 g pitted black olives, approx 5.3 oz
2 teaspoons salt-preserved capers, well rinsed
½ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, optional
420 g whole canned San Marzano tomatoes, 1x 14.5 oz (420 g) can
2 basil leaves
280 g canned tuna chunks, approx 2x 5oz (140 g) cans, well drained
380 g spaghetti pasta, approx 13 oz
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a large skillet, pour in the olive oil and sauté the garlic cloves, black olives, well-rinsed capers, and optional red chili flakes over low heat for a couple of minutes.
Stir in the whole San Marzano tomatoes and fresh basil leaves. Use the back of a wooden spoon to gently break the tomatoes into chunks. Cover the pan and let the sauce simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes. In the last few minutes of cooking, discard the garlic, add the canned tuna and stir well. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Meanwhile, bring a large port of lightly salted water to a boil, then add the spaghetti and cook according to the package directions.
Drain the pasta 2 minutes before the suggested cooking time, for al dente pasta.
Add the drained spaghetti to the tuna puttanesca sauce and stir all the ingredients. Top with chopped parsley leaves and freshly cracked black pepper if desired, and serve.

Notes

Store leftover tuna puttanesca tuna in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

For the best flavor and texture, I recommend reheating the pasta in a pan with a splash of water or olive oil over low heat.

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Nutrition

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