Bucatini with Garlicky, Briny, Olive & Tuna Sauce
Serves 4
10 mins prep
15 mins cook
25 mins total
May you need a break from the grill, or a quick 15 minute meal? Whatever the case, this thick bucatini tossed in a garlicky, briny, olive & tuna sauce is the perfect way to wind down a busy summer day. For me, it is a mix of pantry staples. I usually have olive oil packed with tuna in the pantry, along with a jar of olives. Usually a jar of capers hides in the back of the fridge. All of these ingredients serve me in a pinch. Whether it is making a salad for lunch, or something to pair with a couple of crackers. Or maybe I just want to jazz up a chicken marinade, olives and capers always do the trick!
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Boil the pasta until al dente, according to packaged directions, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water before draining. In a saute pan with high sides, heat 1/2 cup of olive oil over medium/low heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Then add in the capers and olives, saute together for another 3 minutes. Add in the tuna, stirring gently to incorporate, breaking up the tuna into smaller chunks. Add the lemon juice and lemon zest, and the reserved pasta water, stirring gently. Bring to a simmer for another 3 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Add in the pasta, tossing to coat, and serve immediately!
