Spaghetti with Tuna, Tomatoes, Capers, and Basil

Name: Spaghetti with Tuna, Tomatoes, Capers, and Basil
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds tomatoes, halved, seeded, very thinly sliced; 2 cans solid white tuna packed in oil; ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 fillets anchovy fillets; 2 cloves garlic; ¼ cup capers; 1¼ pounds spaghetti; 2 cups fresh basil

A light and flavorful Mediterranean-style pasta dish combining fresh tomatoes, oil-packed tuna, capers, and abundant fresh basil. Perfect for a summer dinner.

6 servings

1 hr 15 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•2 pounds tomatoes, halved, seeded, very thinly sliced
•2 cans solid white tuna packed in oil
•½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
•4 fillets anchovy fillets
•2 cloves garlic
•¼ cup capers
•1¼ pounds spaghetti
•2 cups fresh basil

Cooking Instructions

1.
Gently mix first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Season tuna-tomato mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature.
60 min
2.
Cook spaghetti in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain; return to pot. Add tuna-tomato mixture and basil. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.
15 min