Spaghettini with tuna, lemon & capers
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- Prep Time5 min
- Total Time5 min
- Makes1 to 2 servings
Ingredients
1 lemon
250 g spaghetti or spaghettini pasta
170-g can tuna, drained
2 green onions, sliced
1 tbsp capers, drained
generous pinch salt
generous pinch dried oregano leaves
2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Finely grate 1 tsp (5 mL) peel from lemon. Cut lemon in half. Wrap and refrigerate half for another use.
When water boils, add pasta. Boil until al dente, 8 minutes. Then ladle 1/2 cup (125 mL) pasta water into a small measuring cup. Drain pasta and place in a large bowl. Crumble in tuna. Stir in onions, lemon peel, capers, salt and oregano. Then squeeze in juice from lemon half. Add oil and 1/4 cup (50 mL) pasta water. Stir to evenly mix. Taste and add some of the remaining water if noodles aren't saucy enough.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 622, Protein 31.5g, Carbohydrates 85.9g, Fat 16.1g, Fibre 5.1g, Sodium 360mg.
Light, tangy and easy! Choose this when you don't want a heavy pasta.
