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Spicy Tuna Pasta

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25min

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2 servings

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Spicy Tuna Pasta is a quick, flavorful, and satisfying dish that combines the convenience of canned tuna with the heat of chili flakes and the freshness of lemon. This easy-to-make meal is perfect for busy weeknights or when you're craving a comforting bowl of pasta with a kick. The olive oil-based sauce, infused with garlic and chili, coats the pasta beautifully, while the tuna adds protein and a rich, savory flavor. It's a delicious way to elevate pantry staples into a restaurant-worthy meal.

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Fiber
Sugar
3 g
2 g
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Ingredients

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Steps

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1
Cook pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.

2
Prepare garlic and parsley

While pasta cooks, mince garlic cloves and chop fresh parsley.

3
Heat oil

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

4
Sauté garlic and chili

Add minced garlic and red chili flakes to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

5
Add tuna

Drain tuna and add to the skillet. Break it up with a fork and stir to combine with the garlic and chili.

6
Prepare lemon

Zest and juice the lemon.

7
Season

Add lemon zest, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.

8
Drain pasta

Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti.

9
Combine pasta and sauce

Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the tuna mixture. Toss to combine, adding some reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.

10
Finish the dish

Add lemon juice and most of the chopped parsley. Toss to combine.

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Serve

Divide pasta between two plates. Garnish with remaining parsley and serve immediately.

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