Recipe of the Week: Pasta with Tuna and Capers in White Wine Sauce

Another Simply Recipes recipe we tried was Pasta with Tuna and Capers in White Wine Sauce Recipe.  I really liked this recipe and will definitely be making it again.

Ingredients:

• Salt
• 4 ounces bow tie (farfalle), linguini, or spaghetti pasta {gf shells}
• 2 Tbsp olive oil (plus more)
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• Pinch chili pepper flakes
• 1 (6-ounce) can tuna packed in olive oil, drained
• 1 Tbsp capers
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 2 Tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley
• Freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt (1 teaspoon for every quart of water), return to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until cooked through, but still firm (al dente).
2. While the water is coming to a boil and the pasta is cooking, prepare the rest of the recipe. In a large, wide sauté pan, heat a couple tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat. Add the chopped onion and chili pepper flakes and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes or so. Mix in the canned tuna, the capers, and the salt. Add the wine, bring to a simmer then lower the heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes or longer, while the pasta is cooking. If the mixture begins to dry out, add a little more wine.
3. When the pasta is ready, drain it and add it in to the pan with the tuna. Toss to mix. Drizzle on a bit more olive oil over it all, then add the chopped parsley and a few grinds of black pepper to taste.

Serves 2.