Easy Tuna Pasta
Tuna Pasta is a classic dish that's a go-to for many because it's quick and easy to make, uses pantry staples and is absolutely delicious.
Servings 4
Calories 518kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) spaghetti use any pasta shape of your choice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves sliced
- 3 anchovy fillets
- 4 tbsp capers drained
- pinch chilli flakes (optional)
- 2 cans (approximately 5oz/150g) tuna drained
- 3 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 lemon juice and zest
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, add the pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes, or according to package instructions, until al dente.
- Reserve 1 cup of cooking water then drain.
- While the pasta is cooking, add the olive oil to a large pan set over medium heat.
- Add the sliced garlic, anchovies and capers.
- Cook for 1 minutes, mashing the anchovies into the oil, until fragrant.
- Add the drained tuna, parsley and chilli flakes then stir to combine.
- Add the lemon juice and zest and season to taste.
- Add the drained pasta and a generous splash of the pasta water then toss to combine.
- Serve the pasta with a generous grating of Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 476mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg
