SPAGHETTI CAPPERI TONNO LIMONE

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: fresh tuna

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned sardines are often less expensive and still provide a similar flavor.

anchovies

🥗Healthier: olives

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Olives can provide a similar briny flavor without the fish.

capers

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: pickles

Pickles can mimic the tangy flavor of capers at a lower cost.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add anchovies to the skillet and cook until they dissolve, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in the canned tuna, breaking it up gently with a fork.

Add capers and mix well, cooking for another 2 minutes.

Drain the linguine, reserving a cup of pasta water.

Add the drained linguine to the skillet with the tuna mixture.

Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Finish with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

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