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Lemon Spaghetti with Tuna and Breadcrumbs

This Lemon Spaghetti with Tuna and Breadcrumbs is an easy light and bright summer inspired weeknight dinner.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 473 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 1 pound Spaghetti
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest plus 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½   cup chopped fresh chives
  • ½ cup Castelvetrano olives smashed, pits removed and halved
  • 2 cans Genova Albacore tuna in olive oil, drained  
  • Kosher salt and ground pepper

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant. Add the bread crumbs and sauté until toasty. Remove and set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  3. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water; drain pasta, and return to pot. Add lemon zest and juice, chives, olives, toss, adding enough pasta water to coat. Add tuna; toss gently. Serve sprinkled with garlic toasted breadcrumbs and serve.

Notes

  • I went with spaghetti but you could use any long pasta you prefer – bucatini, linguini, fettuccini, you get the idea. And if you prefer or have Yellowfin on hand? That's great, too! The perfect pantry meal.

Nutrition Information

Calories 473kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 62g (21%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 458mg (19%) Potassium 406mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 298IU (6%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 473

% Daily Value*

Calories 473kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 62g 21%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 458mg 19%
Potassium 406mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 298IU 6%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.