Tuna and Arugula Rocket Pasta
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant Tuna and Arugula Rocket Pasta, a quick and flavorful recipe that's perfect for busy evenings. Combining tender spaghetti with succulent canned tuna in olive oil, this dish is infused with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon, the peppery bite of arugula, and a hint of heat from chili flakes. The sautéed garlic creates an aromatic base, while the optional parmesan adds a creamy finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this Mediterranean-inspired pasta delivers a perfect balance of freshness and comfort. Simple yet sophisticated, it's ideal for casual dinners or as an elegant meal to impress guests. Keywords: Tuna Pasta Recipe, Arugula Pasta, Quick Dinner Ideas, Mediterranean Pasta, Lemon Garlic Pasta.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 g spaghetti
- 2 cans (about 150g each) canned tuna in olive oil
- 100 g arugula (rocket)
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 whole (zest and juice) lemon
- 0.5 tsp chili flakes
- 30 g parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 to taste salt
- 1 to taste black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the spaghetti.
While the pasta is cooking, mince the garlic cloves and set them aside.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chili flakes, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Drain the canned tuna, leaving a bit of the oil behind for flavor. Add the tuna to the skillet and break it into chunks with a wooden spoon, stirring gently to combine with the garlic and chili flakes.
Zest and juice the lemon. Add the lemon zest, half of the lemon juice, and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat it in the tuna mixture. If needed, add reserved pasta water a few tablespoons at a time to loosen the sauce.
Toss in the arugula and stir gently until it wilts slightly, about 1 minute. Taste and season with salt, black pepper, and additional lemon juice if desired.
If using, grate parmesan cheese over the pasta for extra richness.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional chili flakes or lemon zest if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1616 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.3 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.6 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 177 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 3714 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.7 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 98.3 g | 197% | |
| Vitamin D | 15.2 mcg | 76% | |
| Calcium | 625 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 1447 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.
