Description
A light and flavorful Mediterranean pasta tossed with tuna, olives, capers, and fresh herbs in a silky olive oil sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 cans tuna, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Prepare the cherry tomatoes, olives, garlic, and parsley.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, and tuna to the skillet and gently combine.
- Cook spaghetti until al dente, reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Add pasta to the skillet and toss, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Stir in fresh parsley, season with salt and black pepper, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor.
- Do not overcook the pasta to keep the texture perfect.
- Adjust salt carefully since olives and capers are naturally salty.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pasta ponza, tuna pasta, mediterranean pasta, easy pasta recipe, olive oil pasta
