Canned Tuna Pasta
471kcal
Ingredients
- 4 oz uncooked long pasta (spaghetti, bucatini, or linguini)
- 5 oz canned tuna (about a can, remove juice)
- ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice (use more according to your liking)
- zest of one lemon
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 small garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
- ¼ teaspoon red chili pepper (use more according to your liking)
- 2 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano (or Parmesan Cheese, use more according to your liking)
Optional:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- salt and pepper
Method
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve about 3 tablespoons of the cooking water.
- Meanwhile, in a large cold skillet, add olive oil, tuna, red chili pepper, garlic, a pinch of black pepper, and the optional butter. Turn the heat to medium-low and slowly heat up until the butter is melted.
- Add the lemon zest, keep stirring until the garlic is fragrant and lightly colored for about 2 minutes. Be sure to keep stirring.
- Add the lemon juice, pasta water (2-3 tablespoons) just enough to keep the pasta moist, then add the cooked pasta. Keep stirring and cook for one minute.
- Season with salt, pepper, and additional lemon juice if needed!
- Turn off the heat. Serve with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories471kcalCarbohydrates44gProtein23gFat23gSaturated Fat7gCholesterol44mgSodium310mgPotassium253mgFiber2gSugar2gVitamin A257IUVitamin C3mgCalcium89mgIron2mg
Notes
Salted water It is essential to boost the flavor of the pasta. You want to use at least one tablespoon of salt for 6 quarts of water.