Jamie Oliver's Puttanesca
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- Total Time20 min
- Makes4 Servings
Dead simple, but delicious—tomato, olive and tuna pasta with lemon zest.
Ingredients
16 black olives
2 garlic cloves
olive oil
1 heaping tsp capers
1 pinch dried chili flakes
2 14-oz cans diced tomatoes
splash water
6-oz can tuna
11 oz dried pasta shells
lemon zest
Instructions
BASH black olives and remove the pits, peel and finely slice garlic cloves, and put both of these into a large saucepan on a medium heat with a lug of olive oil, capers and dried chili flakes. Fry for a couple of minutes, then pour in diced tomatoes. Add a splash of water to one of the empty cans, swirl it around and add to the pan. Drain and flake in tuna, bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for around 15 min.
MEANWHILE, cook pasta shells according to package instructions and drain, reserving a cupful of cooking water. Toss the pasta through the sauce, loosening with cooking water if necessary. Serve with a grating of lemon zest for added zing.
During his 26-year career, Jamie has sold over 50 million books worldwide, and his TV series are watched by millions around the globe. He’s inspired generations to enjoy cooking fresh, delicious food from scratch, and has published 28 best-selling cookbooks. His latest book, Eat Yourself Healthy, came out in September 2025.
