Linguine with Tuna, Capers, and Raisins

Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
64%
Linguine with Tuna, Capers, and Raisins
10 min.
4
744kcal

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Are you looking for a quick and delicious meal that packs a punch of flavor? Look no further than this delightful Linguine with Tuna, Capers, and Raisins! This dish is not only incredibly easy to prepare, taking just 10 minutes, but it also brings together a unique combination of ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds.

The star of this recipe is the tender linguine, perfectly cooked to al dente, which serves as a wonderful base for the savory tuna and the briny capers. The addition of sweet golden raisins adds a surprising twist, balancing the flavors beautifully and making each bite a delightful experience. Fresh parsley brings a burst of color and freshness, while the garlic and olive oil create a rich, aromatic backdrop that ties everything together.

This dish is not only dairy-free but also boasts a health score of 64, making it a very healthy option for lunch, a side dish, or even a main course. With a caloric breakdown that includes a good balance of protein, fats, and carbohydrates, you can enjoy this meal guilt-free. Whether you're cooking for yourself or entertaining guests, Linguine with Tuna, Capers, and Raisins is sure to impress and satisfy. Dive into this culinary adventure and savor the delightful flavors that await!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.3 cup bottled capers in brine packed drained ( ; from a 3-oz jar)
  • 0.5 cup flat-leaf parsley fresh chopped
  • tablespoon garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 0.8 cup golden raisins 
  • lb pasta dried
  • 0.5 cup olive oil extra-virgin
  • cup onions such as ore ida brand frozen chopped (from a 12-oz bag)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 12 oz tuna in olive oil drained canned

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain pasta and return to pot.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking and cook onions and garlic with salt and pepper, stirring occasionally, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in tuna, capers, raisins, parsley, and reserved cooking water.
  3. Add tuna mixture to pasta, tossing to combine, and serve immediately.
  4. To save time, you can use pre-peeled garlic cloves, which many markets now sell.

Nutrition Facts

Calories744kcal
Protein22.36%
Fat17.48%
Carbs60.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
54.92
Glycemic Load
46.77
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
31.09391299538%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
16.19mg
Luteolin
0.12mg
Isorhamnetin
2mg
Kaempferol
20.27mg
Myricetin
1.16mg
Quercetin
33.99mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:744.29kcal
37.21%
Fat:14.46g
22.24%
Saturated Fat:2.47g
15.41%
Carbohydrates:111.96g
37.32%
Net Carbohydrates:105.78g
38.46%
Sugar:20.96g
23.29%
Cholesterol:15.31mg
5.1%
Sodium:1064.64mg
46.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:41.6g
83.21%
Selenium:137.17µg
195.95%
Vitamin K:168.72µg
160.69%
Vitamin B3:13.04mg
65.2%
Manganese:1.26mg
63.07%
Phosphorus:530.75mg
53.08%
Vitamin D:5.7µg
37.99%
Vitamin B12:1.87µg
31.18%
Copper:0.58mg
28.8%
Magnesium:109.27mg
27.32%
Fiber:6.18g
24.74%
Iron:4.01mg
22.3%
Potassium:747.33mg
21.35%
Vitamin B6:0.43mg
21.28%
Vitamin C:15.06mg
18.25%
Zinc:2.67mg
17.81%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.46%
Vitamin A:719.08IU
14.38%
Vitamin E:1.87mg
12.47%
Folate:47.92µg
11.98%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.21%
Vitamin B5:0.94mg
9.38%
Calcium:79.07mg
7.91%
Source:Epicurious