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Spaghetti with Tuna, Tomatoes, Capers, and Basil

Spaghetti with Tuna, Tomatoes, Capers, and Basil

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This vibrant tuna, tomato and caper spaghetti is a wonderful example of how simple, high-quality ingredients can create a sophisticated meal. By marinating the sun-ripened tomatoes with salty anchovies, garlic, and olive oil, you create a deep, savoury base that perfectly complements the flaked white tuna. The addition of fresh basil provides a peppery finish that elevates the entire dish, making it a bright and refreshing choice for a midweek dinner.

As a high-protein pasta dish, it is both satisfying and nutritious, offering a lighter alternative to heavy meat-based sauces. The recipe relies on store-cupboard staples like tinned tuna and capers, making it an easy homemade option when you want maximum flavour with minimal cooking time. Serve it in large bowls for a relaxed family meal or a casual dinner with friends.

Ingredients for Spaghetti with Tuna, Tomatoes, Capers, and Basil

900g tomatoes, halved, seeded, very thinly sliced
2 170g cans solid white tuna packed in oil, drained, separated into chunks
120 ml extra jungfruolja
4 anchovy fillets, minced
2 small garlic cloves, minced
40g chopped drained capers
575g spaghetti
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh basil (from 3 large bunches)

How to make Spaghetti with Tuna, Tomatoes, Capers, and Basil

Gently mix first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Season tuna-tomato mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature.

Cook spaghetti in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain; return to pot. Add tuna-tomato mixture and basil. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.

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