Spicy Tuna Pasta
Fire up your taste buds with this quick and flavorful Spicy Tuna Pasta, a perfect weeknight dinner that combines simplicity with gourmet flair. Featuring tender spaghetti tossed in a light, zesty sauce made from canned tuna, aromatic garlic, and tangy capers, this dish gets a fiery kick from red chili flakes and a burst of freshness from juicy cherry tomatoes and fragrant lemon zest. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleaser that doesn’t skimp on bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and optional Parmesan cheese, this spicy pasta recipe is not only easy but also packed with healthy and satisfying ingredients – ideal for pasta lovers craving something out of the ordinary.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams spaghetti
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 200 grams canned tuna in olive oil, drained
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 30 grams grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Stir in the red chili flakes and cook for another 30 seconds to release their flavors.
Add the drained canned tuna to the skillet and gently break it into chunks with a spoon.
Toss in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.
Add the capers, lemon zest, and a splash of the reserved pasta water to create a light sauce. Stir to combine.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss gently to coat the pasta in the sauce. If the mixture seems dry, add more reserved pasta water, a little at a time.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the pasta and toss again to distribute evenly.
Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy your Spicy Tuna Pasta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1445 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.6 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 130 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 2899 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.5 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 91.3 g | 183% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 461 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1454 mg | 31% | |
*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.
