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Tuna Lemon Pasta
A 15-minute pasta using tinned tuna, lemon, parsley, and pantry staples.
Reviewed for practical home cooking
This recipe is written for everyday kitchens with clear timing, visible ingredients, flexible serving ideas, and nutrition context for comparison. Check labels and allergens before cooking.
Why this meal fits you
It is fast, filling, and relies on ingredients many kitchens already have.
Nutrition angle
Tuna adds protein, pasta gives energy, and lemon brightens the dish without heavy sauce.
Ingredients
- 180g pasta
- 1 tin tuna
- 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- Fresh parsley
- Black pepper
- Chilli flakes
- Salt
- Reserved pasta water
Instructions
- 1Cook pasta until al dente.
- 2Warm olive oil and garlic gently.
- 3Add tuna, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- 4Toss in pasta with a splash of pasta water.
- 5Season with pepper and chilli flakes.
- 6Finish with parsley.
Cooking notes and swaps
Use this recipe as a dependable base rather than a rigid rule. If you are short on time, prep vegetables while the main protein cooks. If you need a lighter plate, increase vegetables and reduce rich sauces slightly. If you want a heartier dinner, add rice, potatoes, pasta, bread, or another familiar side that fits the flavour.
Taste before serving and adjust salt, acid, herbs, or heat at the end. For leftovers, cool quickly, refrigerate in a sealed container, and reheat until piping hot where appropriate.