Tuna and Caper Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion (diced )
2 garlic cloves (chopped )
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup white wine (optional)
1 (28 oz) can plum tomatoes (crushed )
2 tbsp capers (drained )
1/4 cup kalamata olive (pitted and diced )
2 anchovies (minced )
1 (6 oz) can tuna (drained )
salt and pepper
1 lb spaghetti
1 handful parsley (chopped )

Directions:

Heat the oil in the pan at medium heat.
Add the onion and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the garlic and chili pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
Add the white wine, deglaze the pan and then simmer until it has almost all evaporated, about 5 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and capers and simmer until the sauce just starts to thicken, about 10 minutes.
Add the olives, anchovies and tuna and simmer for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta as directed.
Season the tomato sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
Remove the tomato sauce from the heat and mix in the parsley.
Toss the pasta in the sauce and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	516.96 Kcal (2164 kJ)
Calories from fat	78.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.76g	13%
Cholesterol	1.28mg	0%
Sodium	286.37mg	12%
Potassium	334.18mg	7%
Total Carbs	88.88g	30%
Sugars	4.56g	18%
Dietary Fiber	4.07g	16%
Protein	17.3g	35%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	6%
Iron	3.7mg	20%
Calcium	37.3mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	280.25 Kcal (1173 kJ)
Calories from fat	42.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.75g	13%
Cholesterol	0.69mg	0%
Sodium	155.25mg	12%
Potassium	181.16mg	7%
Total Carbs	48.18g	30%
Sugars	2.47g	18%
Dietary Fiber	2.2g	16%
Protein	9.38g	35%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	6%
Iron	2mg	20%
Calcium	20.2mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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