Spaghetti with Tuna and Capers

Name: Spaghetti with Tuna and Capers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 (5 ounce) can tuna packed in olive oil, undrained; 1 tablespoon capers, drained; 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 0.5 pound spaghetti; 0.5 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

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This tuna pasta with capers is quick, easy, and delicious. With a few simple ingredients, you can have a wonderful meal! My husband came up with this recipe while we were on stay-at-home orders due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Recipe by Kim's Cooking Now

Updated on December 2, 2022

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

2

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 (5 ounce) can tuna packed in olive oil, undrained
1 tablespoon capers, drained
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ pound spaghetti
½ tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until beginning to caramelize, about 10 minutes. Add tuna with oil, capers, and red pepper flakes; heat through.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water for 1 minute less than the package suggests, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water.
Add cooked pasta to the pan with tuna and mix to combine. Add some of the pasta water and toss lightly until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, 1 to 2 more minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

698	Calories
24g	Fat
89g	Carbs
32g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 698
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g	30%
Saturated Fat 4g	19%
Cholesterol 38mg	13%
Sodium 449mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 89g	32%
Dietary Fiber 5g	16%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 32g
Vitamin C 4mg	22%
Calcium 36mg	3%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 319mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.