Linguine Tossed with Tuna
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this quick and flavorful Linguine Tossed with Tuna recipe! Perfectly al dente linguine is enveloped in a simple yet vibrant sauce made with tender flakes of tuna, aromatic garlic, zesty lemon, and a hint of heat from red chili flakes. The addition of capers brings a tangy, briny punch, while fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile dish is easy to prepare and packed with protein, making it as nutritious as it is delicious. Finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan for an optional touch of indulgence, and you've got a Mediterranean-inspired meal that’s sure to impress. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual entertaining, this recipe is both satisfying and sophisticated.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams linguine
- 2 x 145g cans canned tuna (in olive oil)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
- 30 grams Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt to the water, then cook the linguine according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining and set the pasta aside.
While the linguine cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
Add the red chili flakes and stir for 30 seconds to release their flavor.
Reduce heat to low and stir in the canned tuna, along with its olive oil, breaking it up slightly with a fork.
Mix in the capers, lemon zest, and juice. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to combine the flavors.
Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss everything together to coat the pasta in the sauce. If the mixture seems too dry, gradually add some reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is achieved.
Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1751 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.9 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.0 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 169 mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 2790 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.3 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 120.8 g | 242% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.5 mcg | 72% | |
| Calcium | 454 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1135 mg | 24% | |
*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.
