Garlic and Chili Tuna Pasta

Garlic and Chili Tuna Pasta - Easy Meals with Video Recipes by Chef Joel Mielle - RECIPE30

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A simple 15 Minute Meal, also known as Bucatini al Tonno

Spaghetti or Bucatini al Tonno, is a pasta and tuna dish that appears to be high on everyone’s “goto” list. It’s super tasty with loads of garlic and chili. Made with simple ingredients and cooked in around 15 minutes, it’s no wonder it’s so popular! The garlic, chili and anchovies are first gently stewed in olive oil. This releases an amazing flavour in the oil which is then absorbed by the pasta.

There’s the option of frying some breadcrumbs in olive oil for that extra level of texture. It’s like eating hundreds of mini croutons which are sprinkled over the top.

You can use any canned tuna you like. I also like to use the liquid in the can, whether being oil or brine, as it’s full of flavour, but that’s up to you. You can use spaghetti or bucatini, both work well for this recipe. The bucatini seems to absorb more of the sauce which I love. Always add some of the pasta cooking water for a great consistency. Enjoy Bucatini al Tonno!

Ingredients

6oz - 170g Bucatini or spaghetti
6.5oz - 185g can of tuna
2 tablespoons salted capers, rinsed & drained
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ cup dry white wine
¼ cup breadcrumbs
3 garlic cloves
6 anchovies
1-2 chili peppers
Zest of 1 lemon, grated
Handful parsley leaves
Salt and pepper

Steps

Step 1
Place a large pot of water on high heat and bring to the boil. Salt once boiling.
Step 2
Place one tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan on high heat. Once oil is hot, add the breadcrumbs and stir until toasted. Set aside.
Step 3
For the vegetables, trim and finely slice the chili, seeds and all. Peel two cloves of garlic and using a sharp knife, slice razor thin slices. Set aside. Chop the parsley roughly, set aside.
Step 4
Add the olive oil to a pan on medium heat. Add the garlic and chili, anchovies, leave to sweat approx. one minute. Delgalze with white wine. Flake the tuna into the pan with some of the brine. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in the capers and the lemon zest.
Step 5
Transfer the drained pasta directly to the pan with the tuna. Toss vigorously over medium heat until combined, about 2 minutes Add a little of the pasta water and season with salt. Mix well and taste for seasoning. Add the chopped parsley, a little olive oil, mix again and place on serving plate.
Step 6
Garnish with the toasted breadcrumbs, and serve immediately

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