Tuna, parsley and lemon spaghetti
(from Elyce123’s recipe box)
Source: delicious. December 2004
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves 2 people
Categories: December
Ingredients
- 250g spaghetti
- 9 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, very thinly sliced
- 1 long red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
- 185g can tuna steaks in brine, drained
- juice of 1 small lemon
- large handful fresh flatleaf parsley, chopped
Directions
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Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to packet instructions. Drain, then return to the pan.
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Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat 4 tablespoons of the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat, add the shallots and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the chilli and cook for a further 2 minutes, until everything is softened. Add the tuna, lemon juice and parsley and mix together. Add the remaining oil (this will act as a dressing for the pasta), and stir over the heat for 1 minute to heat through. Toss through the cooked spaghetti and season to taste. Divide between 2 bowls and serve with grated Parmesan, if you like.