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Pasta with Tuna and Capers in White Wine Sauce

Pasta with Tuna and Capers in White Wine Sauce
  • Category

    Tuna

  • Cusine

    American

Ingredients

Salt

4 ounces bow tie , linguini, or spaghetti pasta

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1/2 medium onion, chopped

Pinch chili pepper flakes

1 can tuna packed in olive oil, drained

1 tablespoon capers

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup dry white wine

2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley

Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt , return to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until cooked through, but still firm .

While the water is coming to a boil and the pasta is cooking, prepare the rest of the recipe. In a large, wide sauté pan, heat a couple tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat. Add the chopped onion and chili pepper flakes and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes or so. Mix in the canned tuna, the capers, and the salt. Add the wine, bring to a simmer then lower the heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes or longer, while the pasta is cooking. If the mixture begins to dry out, add a little more wine.

When the pasta is ready, drain it and add it in to the pan with the tuna. Toss to mix. Drizzle on a bit more olive oil over it all, then add the chopped parsley and a few grinds of black pepper to taste.