Classic Spaghetti al Tonno

Ingredients

• Spaghetti

  300 g

  $0.57

• Canned Tuna

  1 tin

  $1.20

• Tinned tomatoes

  1 tin

  $1.10

• Garlic

  2 cloves

  $0.08

• Capers in Brine

  1 tbsp

  $0.19

• Olive oil

  2 tbsp

  $0.20

• Parsley

  0.25 bunch

  $0.15

• Salt

  0.5 tsp

  $0.00

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Preparation

1. 1

   Cook spaghetti in a pot of well-salted boiling water for 9 minutes until al dente.

2. 2

   While pasta cooks, warm olive oil in a wide frying pan over medium heat and sauté finely chopped garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Pour in the tinned tomatoes and capers, crushing the tomatoes with a wooden spoon, and simmer vigorously for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Drain canned tuna, add to the simmering tomato sauce, and break apart gently into tender flakes.

5. 5

   Transfer cooked spaghetti directly into the tomato-tuna sauce with 2 tablespoons of starchy pasta water.

6. 6

   Toss well over medium heat for 1 minute until glossy, season with salt, and finish with freshly chopped parsley.