Tuna Olive Oil Pasta
Mix drained tuna with olive oil, lemon, garlic, and capers (optional), then toss with hot pasta for a quick pantry-friendly bowl.
Total
20 min
Prep
8 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 200 g Pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
- 1 can (140) Canned tuna, drained
- 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Capers, drained(optional)
- 1/4 tsp Salt(optional)
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, about 10–12 minutes; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- 2
While the pasta cooks, mix the drained tuna with olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and capers (if using). Season with black pepper and salt if needed.
- 3
Add the drained pasta to the tuna mixture and toss over low heat for 1–2 minutes, loosening with a splash of reserved pasta water as needed until glossy and evenly coated.
- 4
Taste and adjust lemon, pepper, and salt. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
610
31% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrate | 55 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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