Tuna pasta with salsa verde

Tuna pasta with salsa verde

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Cooking time

Cook: 20 mins Ready in 20 mins

Skill level

Easy

Servings

Serves 2

Anchovies and capers pack a punch in this pasta dish

Nutrition and extra info

Nutrition 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

  1. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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kimkap's picture
3

This is a simple dish to do but unfortunately neither my husband or I liked it - all we could taste was the lemon. Having said that my husband has asked for it again but leaving out the lemon - can but try again. Will update when I've done it.

suem56's picture
2

both my oh and I found the lemon totally overpowered the other flavours - guess it was the zest. Will do again but adjusting the ingredients a little - especially the lemon

susannahjk's picture

Absolutely delicious. I sprinkled some grated mozarella on top of each serving and the kids loved it. Very quick and easy dish to prepare, especially after a busy day when you don't want to be spending ages in the kitchen slaving over a hot oven.

eleanormayo's picture
5

Have been meaning to make this for ages and finally got round to it last night - it didn't disappoint! I used the best tinned tuna I could find and it did make a difference, although would make again using just the normal stuff if stuck.

velma1980's picture
5

Really yummy and fresh tasting. I didn't think there was too much lemon but then I love lemon! I added some mushrooms and used wholewheat pasta. Will definitely make this again!

mother_ship's picture
4

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!

bowley1's picture
4

All the family liked this I used fresh Tune that I just quickly pan fried then flakes as my hubby isnt keen on anything but fresh tuna. Would definitely do this again. Lovely summery dinner

tom_ward84's picture
5

as a body builder, it is nice to find a different tuna and patsa meal that isn't just mayo added.
This has now replaced the tuna and mayo snack I used to have. this really does tast good. your mouth does not stop watering, its that good. umm

jennifert's picture
4

Really easy to make, and pretty tasty - real Fast Food. I used rigatoni not penne, which worked really well with it. Next time a bit less lemon juice, a bit more olive oil, and some better quality tuna, and I reckon it'd be a 5 star :)

andrewwilliams15's picture
4

Quick and easy, nice zingy flavour. The wife annd I liked it, the kids said it was disgusting. Kids!

kimhayley's picture
5

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.

azucar's picture
5

fabulous stuff, very healthy, don't be afraid to tweak here and there with extra black olives, chili or whatever takes your fancy. I think it's great as it is, but as I make it often, a change can be fun...

birkssw6's picture

Is it just me, but if I had a fresh tuna steak I wouldn't cook it so much I could flake it... isn't that the point of using CHEAP tins of tuna??

On another note, this recipe is delicious.

katycooks's picture
4

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.

staceycoglan's picture

This was delicious. Added some mushrooms and spinach to boost the veggie content and also followed one of the tips on here and used tuna steaks. Amazing dish!

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