This canned Tuna pasta is a delicious and nutritious weeknight dinner. You can make this one-pot pasta meal in less than 15 minutes. It's lemony, and garlicky!
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!
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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.