Zunis Pasta with Preserved Tuna

Zunis Pasta with Preserved Tuna is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines the briny goodness of preserved tuna with the tanginess of capers, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes. This pasta recipe is quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients:

• 12 oz pasta such as linguine or spaghetti
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup capers, drained
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 1/2 cup preserved tuna, drained and flaked
• Salt to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions:

Follow the directions on the package to cook the pasta until it is al dente

Drain the pasta and set it aside

Save 1/2 cup of the pasta water

Warm up the olive oil in a big pan over medium-low heat

Add the red pepper flakes and minced garlic

Saut for about one minute, until the garlic smells good

Put in the pan the chopped parsley, capers, black olives, and sun-dried tomatoes

Stir every once in a while for two to three minutes

Add the flaked preserved tuna and stir it in

Cook for two more minutes

Put the cooked pasta and the pasta water you saved in the pan

Add everything to the bowl and mix it well

Add pepper and salt to taste

Grate some Parmesan cheese on top and serve hot

Have fun