Linguini with Tuna Walnuts Lemon and Herbs
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant Linguini with Tuna, Walnuts, Lemon, and Herbs recipe, a Mediterranean-inspired dish bursting with fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients. Tender linguini is tossed in a zesty lemon-tuna sauce enhanced by garlic, parsley, and basil, while crunchy toasted walnuts add texture and nutty depth. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish combines pantry staples like canned tuna and olive oil with fresh herbs and citrus for a balanced and satisfying meal. Perfectly light yet hearty, it’s finished with a sprinkle of red chili flakes for optional heat and makes an elegant main course that’s both easy to prepare and impressively delicious. Perfect for pasta lovers seeking quick, nutritious, and flavor-packed recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Linguini
- 200 grams Canned tuna in olive oil
- 75 grams Walnuts
- 1 piece Lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 20 grams Fresh parsley
- 10 grams Fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguini and cook according to the package instructions until just al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the linguini and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden. Remove from heat, roughly chop, and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, finely minced, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but not browned.
Add the canned tuna (along with its olive oil) to the skillet, breaking it up gently with a spoon. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes (if using). Cook for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Add the cooked linguini to the skillet and toss to coat in the tuna-lemon mixture. If the pasta seems dry, gradually add a little reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is reached.
Stir in the toasted walnuts, chopped parsley, and chopped basil, reserving a small amount of herbs for garnish.
Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Transfer the pasta to serving plates, sprinkle with the reserved fresh herbs, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1939 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.2 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 39.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2995 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 143.0 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 80.4 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.0 mcg | 50% | |
| Calcium | 218 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 1338 mg | 28% | |
*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.
