Classic Pasta with Tuna and Olives
Традиционно ястие · Italian
A simple yet flavorful Italian pasta dish featuring canned tuna, briny olives, and a light tomato-based sauce. This is the quintessential version of the dish.
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Съставки
- Spaghetti400g
- Canned tuna in olive oil, drained2 cans (approx. 150g each)
- Pitted black olives, halved100g
- Garlic, minced2 cloves
- Cherry tomatoes, halved200g
- Extra virgin olive oil3 tbsp
- Red pepper flakes (optional)1/4 tsp
- Fresh parsley, chopped2 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Waterfor boiling pasta
Стъпки
- 1
Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2
While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Add halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they begin to soften and burst, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the drained tuna and halved olives. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, breaking up the tuna slightly.
- 5
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the tuna mixture. Toss to combine. If the sauce seems dry, add a little of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
- 6
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
