My ultimate tuna pasta is perfect for a family gathering or date night. Although the ingredients are incredibly simple, they come together to create an aromatic flavor explosion that will leave you coming back for more.
PREPARATION TIME:
PREP TIME 5 minutes
COOK TIME 20 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 11 oz Tuna 300g. Fresh or from the can
- 7 oz Cherry tomatoes
- 2 Hot peppers/chilli dried or fresh
- 2 Garlic cloves
- Chopped parsley as much as preferred
- Capers fresh or canned. As much as preferred
- ½ Bottle of passata or tomato puree
- 11 oz Rigatoni pasta 300g.
- Salt as much as required
- Pepper as much as preferred
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil as much as required
INSTRUCTIONS
For the Sauce
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To prepare the ingredients, cut each cherry tomato in half and the chili into thin strips then chopped.
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Remove the stems of fresh capers, or thoroughly rinse canned capers.
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Turn the stove to a medium heat and place your pan on top. Once it starts to warm, pour in a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil then add the garlic and hot chili. Sauté for 30 seconds.
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Add the tomatoes then press down on them gently to remove the juice and sauté for about 5-10 minutes while gently mixing through.
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Next, mix through the tuna and use your wooden spoon/spatula to break down.
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Add capers, mix, then grind black pepper into the sauce to taste.
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Pour half a bottle of passata into the mixture. Allow the ingredients to come together and make love for 10 minutes.
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Sprinkle fresh parsley into the mixture before adding a pinch of sea salt to taste. Mix through with the heat off.
For the Pasta
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
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Add a generous tablespoon of sea/rock salt.
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Place the pasta into the water and cook per instructions on the pasta packet.
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Once the pasta has boiled, collect a mug full of pasta water and strain the pasta.
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Put the strained pasta into the sauce mixture with a splash of pasta water.
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Alternate between tossing the pasta into the sauce and adding a few more splashes of pasta water.
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Serve a generous amount on a plate and add fresh parsley to garnish.
