TUNA AND LEMON PASTA

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This simple recipe keeps the use of pots and pans to a minimum, cutting down on the washing up time. From Good Food Magazine. PaulaG tried this and used asparagus in place of the beans. Sounds like a great idea to me!

Provided by CulinaryQueen

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

350 g pasta shells
200 g fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into short lengths
200 g tuna in vegetable oil
1 lemon, zest of, grated zest
1 1/2 tablespoons capers
1/8 teaspoon dried chili, crushed
olive oil, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 minutes.
  • Add beans and cook for a further 3 minutes until both pasta and beans are just tender.
  • Meanwhile, tip the tuna and its oil into a bowl and flake the fish, keeping the pieces quite large.
  • Stir in the lemon zest, capers, chillies and plenty of salt and pepper.
  • Drain the pasta and beans, return them to the pan and toss with the tuna mixture.
  • Drizzle with a little olive oil if mixture seems dry and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.9, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 9, Sodium 280, Carbohydrate 69.1, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 2.3, Protein 27

Cyber Chick
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook tuna, and this dish definitely fits the bill. The lemon-caper sauce is amazing, and it really brightens up the tuna. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Rauf Ahmed
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This dish is so easy to make, and it's a great way to get your kids to eat fish. The tuna is mild and flaky, and the lemon-caper sauce is not too overpowering. I will definitely be making this dish again for my family.


kashem Khan
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors, and the tuna was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again for future gatherings.


Nathan Ferreira
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover tuna. The lemon-caper sauce is so flavorful, and it really transforms the tuna. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Md Eyasin molla
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook tuna, and this dish definitely fits the bill. The lemon-caper sauce is amazing, and it really brightens up the tuna. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Hiwa Qrmu
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This dish is so easy to make, and it's a great way to get your kids to eat fish. The tuna is mild and flaky, and the lemon-caper sauce is not too overpowering. I will definitely be making this dish again for my family.


Kyle Hinson
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors, and the tuna was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again for future gatherings.


Rahul Ahammed
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover tuna. The lemon-caper sauce is so flavorful, and it really transforms the tuna. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Arslan Gamer
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook tuna, and this dish definitely fits the bill. The lemon-caper sauce is amazing, and it really brightens up the tuna. I will definitely be making this dish again.


lal zada
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This dish is so easy to make, and it's a great way to get your kids to eat fish. The tuna is mild and flaky, and the lemon-caper sauce is not too overpowering. I will definitely be making this dish again for my family.


Abdul Ullah
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors, and the tuna was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again for future gatherings.


Laure Lama
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover tuna. The lemon-caper sauce is so flavorful, and it really transforms the tuna. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Shu Divine shufor
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I'm not a huge fan of tuna, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lemon-caper sauce is amazing, and it really brightens up the tuna. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Samyra Chowdry
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This dish is so simple to make, but it's packed with flavor. The tuna is flaky and moist, and the lemon-caper sauce is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Tammy Turner
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! The tuna is always cooked perfectly and the lemon-caper sauce is so flavorful. I usually add a little bit of red pepper flakes for a little extra spice.


Hulisia Leonard
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The tuna and lemon flavors are a perfect combination, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again!


Deepak Sinh
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The tuna was flaky and flavorful, and the lemon-caper sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Farhat Ullah
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out delicious! I used canned tuna, but I think it would be even better with fresh tuna. The lemon and capers add a nice brightness to the dish, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


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