Best 6 Lemony Tuna And Pasta Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delights, where flavors dance on your palate and create a symphony of taste. Today, we embark on a culinary adventure to discover the best recipe for "Lemony Tuna and Pasta," a dish that tantalizes the senses and satisfies the cravings of even the most discerning food connoisseurs. In this article, we will take you on a journey through various recipes, exploring the nuances of ingredients, techniques, and cooking methods to help you craft the perfect "Lemony Tuna and Pasta" dish that will leave your taste buds singing. Let's dive into the world of flavors and find the recipe that perfectly captures the essence of this delightful dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMONY TUNA PASTA



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This is not your Mom's tuna casserole! Garlicky, lemony and good! Use oil packed tuna please, it makes a HUGE difference to the flavor. A nice white wine and garlic bread complete the meal.

Provided by Michelle S.

Categories     Tuna

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon lemon, rind of
1 teaspoon basil, crumbled
1 teaspoon dried parsley, crumbled
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons flour
salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste
2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans tuna packed in oil, drained
1 lb medium pasta shell, just cooked
lemon wedge
parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a heavy large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add garlic, lemon peel and herbs; cook stirring occasionally approximately 5 minutes, being careful not to burn garlic.
  • Gradually add flour, stir till blended.
  • Gradually add wine, stir till blended.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir until sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
  • Mix in tuna, heat through.
  • Place shells in serving bowl, pour sauce over and toss.
  • Garnish with lemon wedges and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

TUNA AND LEMON PASTA



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Light and fresh. Perfect for a warm summer day.

Provided by Nicole Burnham

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 22m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package whole-wheat spaghetti
2 (7 ounce) cans albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup chopped red onion
¼ cup chopped fresh dill, or to taste
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
1 lemon, zested and juiced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
  • Transfer spaghetti to a large bowl; add flaked tuna, feta cheese, red onion, dill, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the bowl and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.7 calories, Carbohydrate 62.9 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 11.4 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 727.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

TUNA & LEMON PASTA



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Whip up a delicious tuna and lemon pasta in less than 25 minutes

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Pasta, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

350g pasta shells
200g pack trimmed fine beans , cut into short lengths
200g can tuna in oil
grated zest of a lemon
1 heaped tbsp small capers
generous pinch of chilli flakes
olive oil for drizzling

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in boiling salted water for 8 minutes. Add the beans and cook for a further 3 minutes until both the 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, chilli and plenty of salt and pepper.
  • Drain the pasta and beans, return them to the pan and toss with the tuna mixture. Add a little olive oil if you need to moisten everything. Serve the tuna and lemon pasta on its own or with a tomato and onion salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 68 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

TUNA, LEMON, AND CAPER SAUCE



Tuna, Lemon, and Caper Sauce image

Provided by Joie Warner

Categories     Sauce     Pasta     Tuna     Capers

Yield Serves 2 to 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (6 ounces) tuna (chunk or solid in olive oil), drained
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
grated zest of 1 medium lemon
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fruity olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place tuna in pasta serving bowl and break it into large bite-size pieces. Add garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and capers and stir gently to combine. Set aside to warm to room temperature, or preferably, place the bowl (be sure it's heatproof) over the pasta pot to warm the ingredients while heating the water. Once the water comes to a boil, remove bowl and set aside.
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain pasta well and immediately add to sauce in bowl. Sprinkle with parsley and toss. Serve at once with Parmesan cheese. Pass the pepper mill.
  • Recommended pasta: 8 ounces penne rigate, medium shells (conchiglie rigate), rigatoni, or linguine.

LEMONY TUNA, TOMATO & CAPER ONE-POT PASTA



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Give student staple tuna pasta a boost with capers, mascarpone, lemon zest and parmesan for a more sophisticated take on a budget-friendly midweek meal

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion , finely chopped
500g cherry tomatoes , halved
400g dried pasta (we used rigatoni)
1l hot vegetable stock
2 x 110g cans tuna in olive oil, drained
3 tbsp mascarpone
30g parmesan , grated
2 heaped tbsp capers
½ lemon , zested
small bunch parsley , finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium-low heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and fry gently for 7 mins or until softened and turning translucent. Add 350g of the tomatoes, the pasta and veg stock to the pan and bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 mins, uncovered, stirring occasionally. The tomatoes should have broken down and the pasta will be just cooked.
  • Add the remaining tomatoes and bubble uncovered on a medium-high heat for 5 mins or until the liquid has reduced. Gently fold through large flakes of tuna, the mascarpone, parmesan, capers, lemon zest and parsley as well as salt and a generous grind of black pepper. Place a lid on the pan and leave to sit for 5 mins before serving in deep bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 83 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium

BIGGEST LOSER CREAMY TUNA LEMON AND GARLIC PASTA



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Adapted from the Australian Biggest Loser cookbook. Will be posting other recipes using evaporated milk as it's such a wonderful ingredient... the feel of a rich, creamy sauce but a lot lower in fat. Hope you enjoy this! I think you could use other pasta shapes too.

Provided by MrsSPheonix

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

olive oil flavored cooking spray
300 g fusilli
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely sliced
1 lemon, juice and zest of
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 (185 g) can evaporated milk (I use Light n Creamy)
1 (425 g) can tuna in water, drained, flaked
salt and pepper (we skipped the salt)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese (to serve)
1 tablespoon capers (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as packet directs then drain and set aside.
  • Heat pan over medium heat and spray with olive oil.
  • Cook onion for three minutes or until tender then add garlic and cook for 1 minute or until just starting to color.
  • Increase heat to high and add lemon juice, zest and stock and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in the evaporated milk and flaked tuna then cook for another 2 minutes. Season well with salt and pepper as desired (lots of pepper no salt for us).
  • Add pasta and parsley to the pan and fold pasta and sauce together gently to combine. Heat just a couple of minutes until heated through.
  • Serve hot in warm bowls topped with either the parmesan as the recipe suggests, or as we did with capers instead as they go wonderfully well with tuna.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.2, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 59.1, Sodium 490, Carbohydrate 64.7, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.2, Protein 39.9

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh tuna steaks or fillets. Frozen tuna can also be used, but it should be thawed completely before cooking.
  • If you don't have lemon zest, you can use 1 tablespoon of lemon juice instead.
  • To make the sauce creamier, add 1/2 cup of heavy cream or sour cream.
  • If you want a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
  • To add more vegetables to the dish, stir in some chopped broccoli, zucchini, or bell pepper.
  • Serve the tuna and pasta with a side of crusty bread or garlic bread.

Conclusion:

This lemony tuna and pasta dish is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's perfect for busy families. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat fish. The tuna is cooked in a flavorful lemon sauce, and the pasta is tossed with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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