Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Rigatoni with Capers and Tuna: A Quick and Tasty Sicilian Favourite
Dive into these rigatoni with capers and tuna – a simple, flavoursome Sicilian dish ready in just half an hour!
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 320g rigatoni
- ✓ 200g peeled tomatoes
- ✓ a handful of black olives
- ✓ 150g tinned tuna
- ✓ 2 tablespoons Pantelleria capers
- ✓ 1 clove of garlic
- ✓ red chilli (to taste)
- ✓ extra virgin olive oil
- ✓ salt
📊 Nutritional Information
Rigatoni with capers and tuna beautifully showcase the simplicity and genuine flavours of Sicilian cooking. Hailing from the island’s tradition, this dish brings together the famed capers of Pantelleria – known for their distinctive sharpness – with tuna and black olives, creating a delightful melody of tastes that transport you straight to the Mediterranean coast. Perfect for a sunny summer lunch outdoors, this pasta captures the essence of Mediterranean flavours with its salty tang and a hint of gentle spice to thrill your palate. Ideal for sharing, it’s an irresistible call to anyone who cherishes Sicilian culinary heritage.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Crush the garlic and gently brown it in a pan with a little extra virgin olive oil.
- 2
Add the peeled tomatoes and let them simmer for about five minutes.
- 3
Stir in the drained tuna, capers, and chopped black olives.
- 4
Season and cook over high heat for 2-3 minutes to marry the flavours, then finish with a quick two-minute blast on high heat.
- 5
Cook the rigatoni in salted boiling water until just tender, drain, and toss into the pan with the sauce.
- 6
Give the pasta a good toss over high heat until well coated, then serve straightaway.
💡 Tips and Variations
For an extra pop of freshness, sprinkle over some chopped flat-leaf parsley before serving. If you prefer a milder heat, swap the red chilli for freshly cracked black pepper.
📦 Storage
- • Keep refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- • You can freeze the cooked dish for up to one month.
- • Warm gently in a pan over low heat for about 5 minutes before serving.
🍷 Pairing
Enjoy your rigatoni with capers and tuna alongside a chilled glass of Contea di Sclafani Grillo – a Sicilian white wine with a bright, dry character, best served between 6 and 8 degrees Celsius.
This rigatoni recipe is a little slice of Sicily that’s perfect for bringing a bit of sunshine to your table, no matter the season. It’s straightforward, quick, and packed with authentic flavours that’re sure to delight. Do have a go at making it at home – it’s perfect for sharing with family and friends, sparking conversation and joy over every forkful. Give it a whirl and let the Mediterranean charm light up your mealtime!
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