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fresh tomato tuna pasta

An Italian tuna pasta recipe with fresh tomatoes and tuna fillets.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2
Author Claudia Rinaldi | Gourmet Project

Ingredients

  • 4 salted capers
  • 3 anchovy fillets
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup tuna fillets
  • 1.5 cups spaghetti or other long pasta
  • 10-15 cherry tomatoes
  • 4-6 sprigs of chives
  • ½ inch fresh ginger root
  • 5-6 fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Bring a big pot of salted water to a boil - about half a gallon and two to three teaspoons of salt.

  2. Cut the tomatoes in two.

  3. Coarsely chop the basil leaves and the chives.

  4. Grate the ginger.

  5. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and brown, over medium heat, the capers and the anchovies (they'll melt) for less than a minute.

  6. Add the tomatoes, cover and cook 4-5 minutes.

  7. Add the tuna fillets, the herbs, and the ginger. Mix well, cover, and cook 3-4 minutes more. Uncover for the last minute.

  8. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions, drain it, and season it with the tuna sauce.