Linguine With Tuna

Linguine With Tuna

I don't buy a lot of canned goods. I'm not a big 'stock the pantry' guy. There is one canned item that I like to keep on hand and that's the Italian tuna packed in olive oil. I love that. I can enjoy that right out of the can. 

I don’t know how many times this has happened. I get home. I’m tired and I forgot to stop at the grocery store for something for dinner. I really don’t feel like going back out in traffic to shop. I'm frustrated until I spy that can of tuna on the counter. An idea starts to form. I remember I have a few anchovies left. Problem solved, I think it is time to start cooking.

If you have a can of that good Italian tuna packed in olive oil and some linguine, donʼt worry, your dinner is almost ready to serve. This is quick and easy.

Extra good olive oil
1 6-oz can tuna packed in olive oil

3 anchovy fillets - chopped

1 medium onion - chopped very fine

red pepper flakes

cajun seasoning

1 tsp. flour
white pepper
1 cup white wine
fresh oregano
fresh parsley
1 lb. linguine - cooked al dente

Preparation

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add enough olive oil to generously coat the bottom. Add the onion and some red pepper flakes and let them cook until the onion softens and starts to turn golden. Add the anchovy and stir for about half a minute then add the flour and stir for about two minutes.

Sprinkle with cajun seasoning and white pepper and then add the white wine. Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat and allow it to simmer until the wine is reduced by half. Add the tuna and all of the oil from the can. Break up the tuna and stir until it is heated. 

Add a generous amount of fresh chopped oregano and parsley. Toss in a serving bowl with the linguini and season with a dash of sea salt.

Serving

Serve this pasta with a crisp salad tossed with a lime - olive oil dressing. You also want fresh baked crusty bread, steamed asparagus and a nice chilled Vinho Verde from Portugal. 

You just turned a little can from your pantry into a feast. You know, if you listen to me, youʼll do all right.