Pasta with Tuna and Capers
Delicious, simple, easy to prepare weeknight dinner. Perfect for the Lenten Season and for any season! An inexpensive tasty meal sure to satisfy everyone.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 4 oz linguini 1/4 of a 16 0z package.
- 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 6 oz oil packed tuna, drained oil packed =extra flavor. Use best quality
- 1 Tbsp small capers
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice fresh is best
- 1/4 cup minced parsley
- shredded Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Prep the parsley, onion and garlic.
- In a 10 inch skillet, heat the olive oil, then stir in the diced onion. Cook and stir over low heat for 5 minutes, then stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Stir in the tuna, capers, salt, pepper, wine and lemon juice. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. If too dry, add in a bit more wine.
- Meanwhile, cook and drain the pasta per package directions.
- Add the drained pasta to the tuna mixture and toss. Then add the parsley and toss again to combine.
- Serve immediately, topped with Parmesan if desired.
- Normally, I would serve this wonderful meal with a green salad and garlic bread, but I was out of Romaine. The vegetables were delicious and added such nice bright color!Thanks for stopping by today! Please visit my website and leave me a comment. I love hearing from you all.Until next time, Journey On!Hugs and much love from me,Karen, TJG