Spaghetti al tonno fujuti

Spaghetti al tonno fujuti is a variant of the classic spaghetti with tuna, a simple and quick dish to prepare. The term “fujuto” does not appear to correspond to any known term in the Italian language or culinary jargon, but it could be a dialect variation or a homemade denomination. Therefore, I will proceed to provide you with the recipe for spaghetti with tuna, which is a classic dish of Italian cuisine.

Ingredients

• 360 grams of spaghetti
• 200 grams of canned tuna in olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 400 grams of peeled tomatoes or tomato puree
• Chopped fresh parsley to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste (optional)
• (Optional) Chili or chili powder

Preparation

1. Boil a pot of salted water to cook the spaghetti.
2. Drain the oil from the tuna and set it aside. If it’s in chunks, flake it with a fork.
3. In a large pan, fry the garlic cloves in a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil until they turn golden brown. If you like, you can add some chili at this point to give it a spicy touch.
4. Remove the garlic cloves and add the tuna to the pan. Allow to flavor for a few minutes.
5. Add the peeled tomatoes or tomato puree, adjust the salt and pepper, and let it cook on medium heat for about 10-15 minutes, until you obtain a thick sauce.
6. In the meantime, cook the spaghetti al dente, following the instructions on the package.
7. Drain the spaghetti and toss it in the pan with the tuna sauce. Mix well to flavor the pasta.
8. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and, if desired, add a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper.

Serve hot and, if you wish, you can complete the dish with a handful of Taggiasca olives or capers for an extra touch of Mediterranean flavor.

Curiosity

The recipe for spaghetti with tuna is very versatile and its toppings can vary according to personal taste. In some variations, for example, you can add grated lemon zest or chives to give the dish a hint of freshness.