Lemon Garlic Tuna Pasta
A delightful and easy-to-make pasta dish featuring tuna, garlic, and a refreshing lemon flavor, all cooked in one pan for minimal cleanup.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (12 oz) pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
- (2 tbsp) olive oil
- (4 cloves) garlic, minced
- (1 can) (15 oz) tuna in olive oil, drained
- (1/2 tsp) red pepper flakes
- (1) lemon, zested and juiced
- (1/2 cups) cherry tomatoes, halved
- (1/4 cups) fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- (1/4 cups) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook 12 oz pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- 2
In the same pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add 1 can of drained tuna and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes to the pot, stirring to combine and heat through for about 2 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the zest and juice of 1 lemon, followed by 1/2 cup of halved cherry tomatoes. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.
- 5
Return the cooked pasta to the pot, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce. Toss everything together.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste, and mix in 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- 7
Serve hot, topped with 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
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