Garlic Tuna Linguine
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and flavorful Garlic Tuna Linguine, a quick and easy pasta recipe bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flair! Featuring tender linguine tossed in a fragrant blend of olive oil, garlic, and red chili flakes, this dish is perfectly complemented by the rich, savory taste of canned tuna. Fresh lemon zest and juice add a zesty brightness, while parsley brings a touch of herbaceous freshness to every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this light yet satisfying meal is finished with optional Parmesan cheese for a touch of indulgence. Perfect for busy nights, Garlic Tuna Linguine is a simple, wholesome recipe guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 350 grams linguine pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 2 cans canned tuna in olive oil, drained
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- for serving grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente according to the package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Finely mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté the garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Add the red chili flakes to the skillet and cook for an additional 30 seconds to infuse the oil with heat.
Flake the drained tuna into the skillet and stir gently to combine with the garlic and chili flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until warmed through.
Add the lemon zest and lemon juice to the skillet, stirring to evenly distribute the flavors.
Add the cooked linguine to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the garlic-tuna mixture. If the pasta seems dry, add some of the reserved pasta cooking water, 2 tablespoons at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve the garlic tuna linguine warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2041 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.1 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 338 mg | 112% | |
| Sodium | 4759 mg | 207% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 203.3 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 123.9 g | 248% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.6 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 262 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 19.2 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 1675 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
