Spaghetti with Tuna, Tomatoes, Capers, and Basil

A light and flavorful Mediterranean-style pasta dish combining fresh tomatoes, oil-packed tuna, capers, and abundant fresh basil. Perfect for a summer dinner.

6 servings
1 hr 15 min

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds tomatoes, halved, seeded, very thinly sliced
  • 2 cans solid white tuna packed in oil
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 fillets anchovy fillets
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup capers
  • pounds spaghetti
  • 2 cups fresh basil

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Gently mix first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Season tuna-tomato mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature.

    60 min

  2. 2.

    Cook spaghetti in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain; return to pot. Add tuna-tomato mixture and basil. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.

    15 min