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    Pasta with Tuna, Capers, and Scallions

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    A quick and easy pasta dish that combines the flavors of the sea with capers, anchovies, and tuna, balanced with the garden freshness of scallions and herbs.

    Ingredients for Pasta with Tuna, Capers, and Scallions

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    Long Thin Pasta

    0 oz

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    Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    tablespoons

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    Garlic, thinly sliced

    cloves

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    Scallions, white parts sliced, green parts reserved for garnish

    bunch

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    Anchovies, chopped

    fillets

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    Capers

    tablespoons

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    Fresh Herbs, chopped

    handful

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    Canned Tuna, drained

    0 oz

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    Red Pepper Flakes

    to taste

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    Lemon Wedges

    each

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    How to Make Pasta with Tuna, Capers, and Scallions

    1. Cook Pasta

    Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Before draining, save a cup of the pasta water for later use.

    2. Sauté Garlic and Scallions

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the extra-virgin olive oil. Once hot, stir in the thinly sliced garlic and the white parts of the scallions. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

    3. Add Anchovies and Capers

    Add the chopped anchovies and capers to the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the capers and garlic are golden.

    4. Combine Pasta with Sauce

    Reduce the heat slightly and add half a cup of the reserved pasta water. Let it simmer briefly, then add the cooked pasta and fresh herbs. Stir until the water has mostly evaporated and the pasta is coated in the sauce.

    5. Fold in Tuna

    Gently fold the canned tuna into the skillet, making sure it's well-distributed while maintaining the chunks' integrity.

    6. Serve and Garnish

    Serve the pasta onto plates, sprinkle with red-pepper flakes, more fresh herbs, and the green parts of the scallions. Drizzle with more olive oil and serve with lemon wedges on the side.


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