Capellini with Caper and Tuna Sauce
Capellini with Caper and Tuna Sauce
Delicate capellini in a quick pantry sauce of tuna, capers, roasted peppers and tomato paste, finished with parsley and shaved Romano.
Prep: 10 minutes · Cook: 20 minutes
What Is Capellini with Caper and Tuna Sauce?
A quick pantry pasta where canned tuna, briny capers and sweet roasted peppers come together in a light tomato-touched sauce over delicate angel-hair capellini.
Why Make Capellini with Caper and Tuna Sauce?
- Built almost entirely from the pantry
- Capers and tuna are a classic Mediterranean pair
- Capellini cooks in just minutes
- Roasted peppers add sweetness and colour
- Dinner on the table in half an hour
Unico Products Used in This Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 yellow pepper (chopped)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1/2 cup roasted sweet peppers (lightly chopped)
- 2 tbsp capers
- 1 tbsp parsley (freshly chopped, plus more to garnish)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 1/2 oz solid light tuna (drained)
- 2 tbsp red wine
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 450 g capellini (cooked)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet, add the yellow pepper and onion and cook over high heat for 5 minutes.
- Add the roasted peppers, capers, parsley, tuna, red wine, salt and tomato paste and sauté for 10 minutes over medium heat.
- Meanwhile, cook the capellini until al dente and drain.
- Toss the sauce with the cooked pasta.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and shaved Romano cheese and serve.
Cooking Tips
- Don't overcook capellini — it's done in 3-4 minutes
- Drain the tuna well so the sauce isn't oily
- Let the wine cook off before adding the pasta
- Toss quickly — fine pasta drinks up sauce fast
- Finish with shaved Romano rather than grated for texture
Frequently Asked Questions About Capellini with Caper and Tuna Sauce
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1. What is capellini?
A very fine pasta, also called angel hair, that cooks in just a few minutes and suits light sauces.
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2. Can I use tuna packed in oil?
Yes; drain it well, or reduce the cooking oil slightly to balance.
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3. What can I use instead of red wine?
A splash of red wine vinegar diluted with water, or simply omit it.
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4. How do I keep the pasta from clumping?
Toss it with the sauce immediately after draining, adding a little pasta water if needed.
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5. How do I store leftovers?
Refrigerate up to 2 days; revive with a splash of water and gentle heat.
Cooking Guides & Tips
Capellini with Caper and Tuna Sauce Made Simple
Capellini with Caper and Tuna Sauce turns pantry staples into a bright, briny dinner in 30 minutes. Unico tuna, capers and roasted peppers carry the dish.