Savory Mediterranean Tuna Pasta: Spaghetti Puttanesca Recipe 🍝

Sure! Here’s a delightful recipe for Spaghetti Puttanesca that’s bound to become a favorite in your household. Inspired by a dish served at a friend’s dinner party, this recipe has garnered rave reviews and has even made its way into the coveted pages of Weight Watcher’s magazine. 🍝

This savory dish falls under the category of tuna recipes and can be prepared in less than an hour, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you crave a satisfying meal without spending too much time in the kitchen. With a cook time of just 30 minutes and a prep time of only 5 minutes, you’ll have dinner on the table in no time!

Let’s dive into the ingredients you’ll need for this culinary masterpiece:

Now, let’s get cooking! Follow these step-by-step instructions to create a culinary masterpiece:

1. Soak the Raisins: In a small bowl, soak the golden raisins in 1/3 cup of warm water. Allow them to plump up and become tender.

2. Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté them for 7 to 10 minutes, or until they become soft and translucent, releasing their aromatic flavors into the oil.

3. Cook the Spaghetti: While the aromatics are cooking, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water according to the package instructions, usually 7 to 9 minutes, until it’s tender but still slightly firm to the bite. Once cooked, drain the spaghetti and keep it warm.

4. Prepare the Sauce: To the skillet with the sautéed onion and garlic, add the soaked raisins along with their soaking liquid, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, pitted black olives, and a pinch of fresh ground black pepper. Increase the heat to high and cook the sauce for 3 to 5 minutes, or until it slightly thickens, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.

5. Incorporate the Tuna: Break the canned tuna into chunks and stir it into the tomato sauce mixture. Cook just until the tuna is heated through, ensuring not to overcook it.

6. Season and Serve: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed with additional fresh ground black pepper. Once seasoned to your liking, serve the savory tuna puttanesca sauce over the warm cooked spaghetti.

This Spaghetti Puttanesca is a harmonious blend of savory and tangy flavors, with the sweetness of the golden raisins balancing the brininess of the olives and the richness of the tuna. Each bite is a delightful explosion of flavors that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. With a sprinkle of fresh ground black pepper, this dish reaches new heights of culinary perfection.

Nutritionally balanced and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired goodness, this recipe provides approximately 336.6 calories per serving, with 7.9 grams of fat, 1.3 grams of saturated fat, 18.7 milligrams of cholesterol, 580.5 milligrams of sodium, 49.5 grams of carbohydrates, 4.1 grams of fiber, 11.4 grams of sugar, and 18.2 grams of protein.

With its simple yet elegant preparation and robust flavors, this Spaghetti Puttanesca is sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire. Whether you’re serving it for a cozy family dinner or impressing guests at your next gathering, this dish is guaranteed to be a hit. So, grab your apron and get ready to indulge in a culinary journey to the sunny shores of Italy with each delectable bite of this tantalizing tuna pasta dish!