This recipe is a variation of the traditional Spaghetti alla puttanesca, where anchovies are replaced with tuna. It's a practical recipe for a last-minute meal, made with ingredients that are usually found in one's pantry.
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Tuna Linguine with Olives and Capers
Italy
Easy recipe
Quick recipe
Course: Main course
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Cost per serving: 1,15 €
Energy: 618 kcal / serving
Nutritional score:
Instructions
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Notes & Suggestions
- Adapt this recipe based on what you have on hand, here are some suggestions:
- Garnish the dish with chopped fresh parsley or finely chopped fresh basil before serving, for more flavor and presentation.
- Replace the water with white wine for more flavor complexity.
- Add a few anchovy fillets for an extra touch of saltiness.
- Replace black olives with green olives for a milder variation.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes with the tomato pulp for more freshness and color.
- Add some grated cheese (parmesan, grana padano, or pecorino) when serving to add depth to the dish.
Ingredients for servings
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300 g of linguine -
200 g of tomato pulp -
100 ml of water -
1 garlic clove -
100 g of sliced black olive -
30 g of salted caper -
120 g of canned tuna in oil (drained weight) -
3 tablespoon of olive oil -
1 pinch of powdered chili (optional)
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Nutritional information *
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Per serving% RDA
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Energy value618 kcal31 %
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Fat25,66 g37 %
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of which saturated3,79 g19 %
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Carbohydrates69,26 g27 %
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of which sugar4,36 g5 %
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Protein23,42 g47 %
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Fibers7,02 g?
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* As an indication, before cooking, RDA of the EU.