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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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Servings

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. 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. 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. 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. 4

    Taste and adjust lemon, pepper, and salt. Serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

610

31% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein42 g
Carbohydrate55 g
Fat26 g
Fiber3 g
Sugar1 g
Sodium620 mg

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