Tuna pasta with salsa verde
Anchovies and capers pack a punch in this pasta dish
Difficulty and servings
Serves 2
Preparation and cooking times
Cook 20 mins
Ready in 20 mins- Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.
- Meanwhile, drain the tuna (keep the oil) and flake into a bowl. Put the herbs, capers, garlic, mustard, anchovies (if using), 1/2 the lemon zest, the lemon juice and 3 tbsp tuna oil (top up with olive oil if necessary) in a food processor. Whizz to a pesto texture. Season.
- Stir through the tuna then add the pasta and the rest of the lemon zest, toss together and serve.
GI Assessment
Pasta is a low-Gi food but don't go overboard if you are watching your weight. The tuna also provides a low saturated fat source of protein.
Per serving
601 kcalories, protein 37.8g, carbohydrate 96.2g, fat 9.9 g, saturated fat 1.7g, fibre 4.4g, salt 1.45 g
Recipe from olive magazine, September 2005.
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Difficulty and servings
Serves 2
Preparation and cooking times
Cook 20 mins
Ready in 20 minsIngredients
- 200g tin of good quality yellowfin tuna , such as Ortiz
- 250g penne or short pasta
- a small bunch of flat-leaf parsley , roughly chopped
- a small bunch of basil , roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp capers , drained and rinsed
- 1 garlic clove , crushed
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 anchovies (optional)
- 1 lemon , zested and juiced
Per serving
601 kcalories, protein 37.8g, carbohydrate 96.2g, fat 9.9 g, saturated fat 1.7g, fibre 4.4g, salt 1.45 g
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