Lemony Pasta with Tuna and Peas
A light, lemony meal, perfect for a small lunch with smaller quantities, or a quick dinner.
INGREDIENTS (serves 4)
50ml oil
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tin of tuna, drained
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tin of peas, drained
Handful of fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
320g pasta
METHOD
1. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add pasta and cook following the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Meanwhile, when pasta is not far from done, add oil to a pan. Once oil is hot but not smoking, add garlic and cook for a minute. Be careful not let it go brown, as it will then taste biter.
3. Add the tuna, peas, lemon juice, and parsley and heat it through.
4. When the pasta is cooked, take a couple of tbsp of the pasta water and add them to tuna and pea mix. Drain the pasta and toss with the tuna and peas.
5. Serve straight away.
TIPS FROM THE CHEF
If you like it extra zesty, you can also add the zest of the lemon (grated using the finer side of your grater)
If you have any grated cheese available, a sprinkle of cheese when serving it works really well.
Tips to get the most juice out of a lemon: You can microwave the whole fruit for 20 seconds, until warm, wait until has cool down, then slice in half, and juice as usual. The other option is to roll the lemon on your countertop while applying a little bit of pressure. Both ways will make it easier to get the most juice out of your lemon.
