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Tuna spaghetti

Tuna Spaghetti

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cans Tuna-drained
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 Tsp Salt plus salt for pasta water
  • 1/2 Tsp Black pepper-divided
  • 1/4 Cup Olive oil-extra to finish
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Garlic minced-divided
  • 3 Anchovy filets orc3 tsp fish sauce
  • 1/2 Tsp Red pepper flake
  • 1 14.5oz Can crushed tomatoes with juice
  • 12 Oz Spaghetti
  • 6 Tbsp Parsley chopped-divided

Instructions
 

  • Bring salted water to boil in a large pot.
  • In a small bowl combine tuna, lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon garlic, anchovies, and red pepper flake in a saucepan over medium heat. Stirring occasionally while oil sizzles to break down anchovies. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes with juice and 1/2 tsp. salt. Increase heat high to bring to a strong simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally until thickened, adjusting heat to medium low. Keep warm on low while finishing.
  • Add spaghetti to salted water. Water should taste like the sea. Cook, stirring occasionally until pasta is cooked al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain pasta and return to pot.
  • Off the heat add tomato mixture, remaining salt and pepper, remaining garlic then toss until well combined. Add tuna mixture and toss gently. Cover and set aside for 3 minutes.
  • Adjust the sauce consistency with the reserved water. The reserved water works great for reheating the pasta the next day. Add 1/4 cup parsley and remaining oil then toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drizzle with extra oil if wanted. Sprinkle with remaining parsley and serve.
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