Spaghetti with tender tuna, fresh lemon, and garlic for a bright, easy Mediterranean-inspired main dish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 14 oz dried spaghetti
→ Sauce
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
04 - 1 lemon, zested and juiced
05 - 2 cans (5.6 oz each) tuna in olive oil, drained and flaked
06 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
07 - 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
08 - 1/4 cup reserved pasta cooking water
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
10 - Extra chopped parsley for garnish
11 - Lemon wedges for serving
# Directions:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant, avoiding browning.
03 - Incorporate the flaked tuna, lemon zest, lemon juice, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Cook gently for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to combine. Gradually add reserved pasta water to achieve a light coating on the noodles.
05 - Stir in chopped parsley. Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper to preference.
06 - Portion onto plates, garnish with additional parsley, and offer lemon wedges alongside.
