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Tuna Putanesca Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Jrt_mom / All my dishes 1 year, 3 months ago Another simple pasta dish when you want something more than the basic tomato sauce but can't do sausages or bacon - here's a little twist. Healthier too! Prep:15m Cook:20m Servings:4	Jrt_mom
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Ingredients

1 cup canned Tuna Flakes in oil

2 tbs Extra-virgin olive oil

4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced thinly

1 pc medium-sized white onion, minced

3 cups canned crushed tomatoes

2 tbs black pitted olives, sliced

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp capers in vinegar (optional)

Dash of ground black pepper and salt to taste

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Dash of pepperoncini or red pepper flakes (optional)

*Notes: If using canned tuna in water or brine, add another tablespoon of olive oil.

Directions

Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Saute garlic in olive oil, add onions and tuna flakes.

Add olives, capers and black olives.

Add tomatoes and simmer until ingredients are mixed together.

Add basil, ground pepper and salt.

Mix with pasta and top with parmesan cheese.

Serve in a bowl with bread sticks, garlic bread or focaccia bread.

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Comments

jencathen 1 year, 3 months ago said:
This is really good. I make it close to above and try to use an Italian brand Tuna flakes in oil. I always use capers. We usually use penne because I often add Eggplant (see alteration below) and it holds up better with chunky stuff.

jrt_mom 1 year, 3 months ago said:
I love capers Jen! Because I love anything tangy. You're right, penne is most often used with tuna and its a personal choice. I actually just did this yesterday (minus the black olives - I ran out - and it didn't look right LOL). Let me try it again with eggplant :-) Thanks for the tip!

trigger 1 year, 2 months ago said:
I make Putanesca frequently during the summer with my fresh garden tomatoes and herbs. This Tuna Putanesca variation is a wonderful change that I must try soon.
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jrt_mom 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Thank you Michael! I envy you - a garden full of tomatoes and herbs is reminiscent of my childhood. I appreciate the 5 and hope you try this soon. It's one of my favorites!

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