Spicy Tuna Puttanesca

This flavorful spicy tuna puttanesca dish is ready in under 30 minutes, making it the perfect choice for busy weeknights.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 473 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons capers
• 1 pound dry spaghetti
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
• 3 (4 ounce) tuna steaks
• 0.5 cup chopped onion
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.25 cup chopped Kalamata olives
• 4 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup Pinot Grigio

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.

Step 2

While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Once oil is shimmering, add onion, Kalamata olives, capers, anchovies, and garlic. Cook and stir until onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, white wine, and red pepper flakes. Stir to incorporate.

Step 3

Nestle the tuna steaks into the sauce, cover, and cook until the tuna flakes easily, about 10 minutes. If sauce is too thick, add in the reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Add in the Italian seasoning.

Step 4

Serve tuna and sauce on top of cooked pasta. Garnish with basil if desired.