Tuesday, 27 July 2010 20:20

Sicilian Sweet and Sour Tuna Pasta

Written by Michelle
Rate this item
(2 votes)
1 lb. pasta
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
pinch pepper
2 cans (5 oz.) tuna, drained
1/3 cup capers, well-drained
1 can (15 oz.) diced tomoatoes, drained
1 cup raisins
1 cup basil or parsley, chopped

Cook pasta until al dente.  Reserve a half-cup of pasta cooking water, then drain pasta and return to pot.  While pasta is cooking, warm olive oil in a large skillet.  Add onion and garlic, salt and pepper.  Cook, stirring, until golden (about 7 minutes).  Stir in tuna, capers, tomatoes, raisins, and cooking water.  Stir well to warm and combine.  Stir pasta into tun mixture.  Top with parsley or basil, stir well, and serve immediately.

Additional Info

Add comment


1 Comment

  • Comment Link Michelle Wednesday, 28 July 2010 12:17 posted by Michelle

    The raisins are the sweet part and the capers are the sour part. If you take either out, you don't have sweet and sour pasta anymore. :-) Sad news to my husband who dislikes capers. I guess I will back off on the caper recipes!

    This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Terms of UsePrivacy Policy
Copyright © 2011 • Intolerant Offspring • All Rights Reserved