Italian Tuna Pasta
Italian Tuna Pasta delivers bright, briny flavors with tender tuna, sharp garlic, and a hint of chili warmth, all balanced by the bright acidity of fresh lemon. The tender pasta shells soak up the savory sauce while the bell pepper adds a subtle crunch, creating a dish that’s both hearty and refreshing. With just a handful of ingredients, it’s a quick yet satisfying meal that tastes like a taste of the Mediterranean. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a light lunch, this dish proves that simple ingredients can create something truly special.
Ingredients
- chillies2.0
- garlic1.0 tablespoon
- ground pepper3.0 servings
- juice of lemon2.0
- parsley leaves0.5 cup
- pasta shells250.0 grams
- bell pepper1.0
- tuna400.0 grams
Nutrition
Directions
- 1
Cook the pasta shells in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- 2
While the pasta cooks, thinly slice the chillies and bell pepper, and mince the garlic.
- 3
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced chillies and bell pepper, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
Add the drained tuna to the skillet, breaking it into flakes with a spoon. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the lemon juice and a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss to combine, adding more pasta water if needed to create a light sauce.
- 7
Season with ground pepper to taste, and stir in the chopped parsley leaves.
- 8
Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
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