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Puttanesca Pasta Salad with Tuna, Anchovies & Artichokes

  • 25 min
  • 2–6 servings
  • 645 kcal / serving

A bright pasta salad with tuna, artichokes, olives, and capers, finished with a tangy garlic-anchovy dressing. It keeps textures varied and comes together quickly for a weeknight meal.

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Ingredients

  • 2anchovy fillets, packed in oil
  • 1 (6 oz) jarartichoke hearts, marinated
  • 1 ½ tbspcapers
  • 1 (6 oz) canchunk light tuna in water
  • 1 clovegarlic
  • 1 pintgrape tomatoes
  • ½ small bunchItalian (flat-leaf) parsley
  • ⅓ cupKalamata olives, pitted
  • ⅛ cuppine nuts
  • 1shallot
  • 5 ozspaghetti pasta
  • shallots

From the pantry: balsamic vinegar, black pepper, crushed red pepper, extra virgin olive oil, salt

Cookware

can opener · chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · large pot · measuring cups · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · stirring spoon · tongs · whisk or fork

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt, and cook the spaghetti until just tender, about 8–10 minutes.
  2. Peel and mince the garlic and shallots, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Finely mince the anchovy fillets and stir them into the bowl with their oil and the vinegar; whisk until a cohesive dressing forms.
  4. Drain and slice the artichoke hearts, then add them to the dressing in the bowl.
  5. Halve the olives lengthwise and add them to the mixture.
  6. Roughly chop the capers and fold them into the bowl.
  7. Wash and halve the grape tomatoes, then add them to the bowl.
  8. Wash and finely chop the parsley leaves and stems, then add to the bowl and mix well.
  9. Drain the pasta, rinse with cold water, and add to the bowl with the dressing.
  10. Drain the tuna, flake it with a fork, and fold it into the salad; toss gently to combine.
  11. Divide the salad among bowls and sprinkle with pine nuts before serving.

Two tips

  • Prep the dressing and toppings up to a day ahead and refrigerate in separate containers for quick assembly.
  • Omit the anchovies for a milder dressing, or serve the salad over greens for a lighter option.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
645 kcal
Protein
27 g
Carbs
73 g
Fat
29 g
Fiber
9 g
Sodium
862 mg

Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.

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