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Spicy Canned Tuna Pasta

The easy pasta made from pantry ingredients like canned tuna and capers can be on the table in 30 minutes!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 578kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 oz canned tuna drained
  • 2 red chili peppers chopped
  • 5 oz baby arugula
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons capers rinsed
  • 1 pound spaghetti

Instructions

  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to directions.
  • While pasta is cooking place the tuna, the chiles and the capers in a large bowl.  Top with the arugula (I place the arugula on top so that it has instant contact with the hot pasta. 
  • Drain the pasta and add to the large bowl with the other ingredients, begin tossing to start wilting the arugula.  Add the lemon juice, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine.

Notes

Canned tuna in water is fine, but if you can find it in olive oil it will have a richer flavor. 
Can substitute baby spinach for arugula. 
Olives can be substituted for capers. 

Nutrition

Calories: 578kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 579mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 973IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 4mg