Recipe: Garlic Lemon Pasta with Tuna

This zesty pasta dish is delicious with tuna but you can also substitute canned chickpeas or grilled chicken.

Serves

4

Total Preparation Time

20 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 cloves garlic, sliced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 oz. whole wheat spaghetti
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 (5 oz) cans tuna, drained
• 8 oz frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
• 1 lemon, zest and juice, divided
• 3 tablespoons capers
• Salt and Pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional)

Instructions

• Place garlic slices and oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat and cook, stirring often to until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove garlic and place on a paper towel lined plate. Remove from heat and leave oil in pan.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta, according to directions. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
• Return pan with the garlic oil to medium heat. Add onions and pepper flakes and saute until softened—about 7 minutes.
• Add tuna, spinach, lemon zest, capers, salt and pepper.
• Add cooked pasta and 1/2 cup pasta water.
• Toss with cheese and more pasta water if needed.
• Top with herbs, if using.