Presto Tuna Pasta
Elevate your weeknight dinners with Presto Tuna Pasta, a vibrant and flavorful dish that comes together in just 25 minutes! This Mediterranean-inspired recipe combines al dente spaghetti with tender chunks of tuna, sweet cherry tomatoes, and zesty lemon for a light yet satisfying meal. A sprinkle of capers adds a briny punch, while fresh parsley and optional red chili flakes bring layers of freshness and heat. Perfect for busy weeknights, this pasta is quick, healthy, and bursting with bold flavors. Serve it with a dusting of Parmesan cheese for the ultimate comfort dish that doesn’t compromise on nutrition or taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams spaghetti
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 150 grams canned tuna in olive oil, drained
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute or until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Stir in the canned tuna, breaking it into chunks with a spoon. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, capers, and red chili flakes (if using), and stir to combine.
Toss the cooked spaghetti into the skillet, along with a splash of the reserved pasta water, to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve hot, with grated Parmesan cheese on top if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.9 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.9 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 119 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 3937 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.8 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 83.6 g | 167% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 670 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1247 mg | 27% | |
*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.
