Spaghetti with Tuna
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this quick and flavorful Spaghetti with Tuna recipe! Perfect for busy schedules, this Italian-inspired dish combines tender spaghetti with flaky canned tuna in a light, aromatic sauce infused with garlic, red chili flakes, and lemon zest. A handful of fresh parsley and a hint of briny capers (optional) bring a vibrant, Mediterranean touch to the plate. Ready in just 25 minutes, this simple yet elegant meal is both comforting and packed with zingy, fresh flavors. It's an easy weeknight pasta recipe that feels indulgent but is effortlessly fuss-free.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 2 cans (140g each) canned tuna in olive oil
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley
- 1 whole zest of lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (rinsed) capers (optional)
- 1 to taste salt
- 1 to taste black pepper
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining, then set the spaghetti aside.
2. While the pasta cooks, finely chop the garlic and parsley. Zest and juice the lemon, and rinse the capers (if using).
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.
4. Add the red chili flakes and stir for another 30 seconds to infuse the oil with flavor.
5. Drain the canned tuna, but do not dry it completely — a bit of oil can be added to the skillet. Break the tuna into chunks as you stir it into the garlic and chili mixture.
6. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to combine with the tuna mixture. Gradually pour in the reserved pasta water a few tablespoons at a time to help coat the pasta and create a light sauce.
7. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped parsley, and capers (if using). Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with more parsley or a drizzle of olive oil if desired. Enjoy your spaghetti with tuna!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1592 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.0 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 140 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 3667 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.2 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 86.6 g | 173% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.0 mcg | 70% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 1072 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.
