How to Make Tuna Spaghetti

Our tuna spaghetti recipe utilizes inexpensive ingredients to make a healthy and fulfilling meal. This dish features many layers of flavor and texture from simple ingredients that may already be in your pantry.

cook TIME 6 mins
prep TIME 5 mins
total TIME 10 mins

Course: Main CourseCuisine: Italian

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 465 kcal

Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (13)

20 oz cooked spaghetti
6 oz low-sodium canned light tuna
1 oz raw cured bacon chopped
0.5 oz brined capers
2 tbsp garlic minced
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tbsp parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

Put a pan on low heat and sear 1 oz bacon for 1 minute or until caramelized.

Add 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tbsp garlic, and 2 tbsp olive oil and stir for 30 seconds over medium heat.

Add 20 oz cooked spaghetti, 1/2 tsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, 0.5 oz brined capers, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper and mix well for 2 minutes.

Add 6 oz canned tuna and mix for 2 more minutes.

Take it off the heat, garnish with parsley, and enjoy.

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