Tuna pasta with salsa verde
Cooking time
Cook: 20 mins Ready in 20 minsSkill level
EasyServings
Serves 2Anchovies and capers pack a punch in this pasta dish
Nutrition and extra info
Nutrition per serving
- kcalories
- 601
- protein
- 37.8g
- carbs
- 96.2g
- fat
- 9.9g
- saturates
- 1.7g
- fibre
- 4.4g
- sugar
- -
- salt
- 1.45g
Ingredients
- 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
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Method
- 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.
Recipe from olive magazine, September 2005
Comments, questions and tips
Comments
Came across this recipe when I was looking for inspiration for something to do with tinned tuna ... I added a handful of pistachio nuts to the herb mixture. The OH really liked it, I'll definitely be trying it on the kids next and as my daughter loves capers I'm keeping my fingers crossed we'll be on to a winner!
Made this for the 2nd time, and its becoming an absolute favourite!! This time round I only used half of the lemons juice, as found it a little too overpowering last time. I used tinned tuna, and used about 4 anchovies (as we love the little devils!), and wholewheat fusilli pasta for added fibre. I added some sundried tomatoes, and it turned out DELISH!!! We also love this meal as its soooo super healthy, with all the fresh uncooked ingredients.
Well, mindful of the comments about the pesto being too lemony, I cut down slightly. The result was just delicious! Such a quick and easy supper to do when you get in from work. I will definitely make this again. (And I'm glad I read the comments here before making it too - so useful!)
I didn't use the anchovies by the way.
