Italian
Pasta with Peppers, Capers and Tuna
by Casa Pappagallo · 705K subscribers on YouTube
This is a simple but richly flavored first course, perfect for days when you want something quick and tasty. Pasta with peppers, capers, and tuna is a summer recipe that can be made all year round.
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients
7 itemsMethod
- Clean the peppers by removing the fibrous white parts and seeds.
- Heat a good drizzle of olive oil in a pan.
- Add one clove of garlic and some capers.
- Cut the peppers (into pieces or thin strips) and add them to the pan.
- Cook the peppers for about 15 minutes or longer until they are very soft.
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta (tortiglioni).
- When the peppers are ready, add the drained tuna and more capers.
- Add a few torn basil leaves. Let it flavor over low heat without cooking further.
- Drain the pasta al dente and transfer it to the pan with the sauce.
- Add a little pasta cooking water and let the pasta finish cooking in the sauce for a couple of minutes, stirring to combine well.
- Serve with fresh basil and a drizzle of raw olive oil. Optionally, add a pinch of chili or black pepper.
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