Linguini with Canned Tuna
Transform your pantry staples into a gourmet delight with this quick and comforting linguini with canned tuna recipe. Featuring tender linguini tossed with savory canned tuna in olive oil, golden sautéed garlic, and a hint of fiery red chili flakes, this dish is bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors. Finished with a refreshing zest of lemon, fresh parsley, and a glossy coating of pasta cooking water, it’s the perfect balance of simplicity and sophistication. Ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish, this budget-friendly recipe is ideal for busy weeknight dinners or an elegant meal on a whim. Serve it with an extra drizzle of olive oil and a side of crusty bread for a restaurant-quality experience at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams linguini
- 2 cans (about 150 grams each) canned tuna in olive oil
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 whole garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 1 whole lemon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cups pasta cooking water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the linguini and cook until al dente according to the package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
While the pasta is cooking, finely chop the garlic cloves and set them aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and red chili flakes, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and golden, but not burned.
Drain the canned tuna and add it to the skillet, gently breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 2-3 minutes to warm the tuna through.
Add the cooked linguini to the skillet along with the reserved pasta cooking water. Toss everything together to coat the pasta in the sauce.
Stir in the lemon zest, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1643 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.9 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 150 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 3288 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.3 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 90.2 g | 180% | |
| Vitamin D | 15.0 mcg | 75% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 1085 mg | 23% | |
*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.
