LEMON Garlic Chili Tuna Pasta – CHEAP Ingredients, GOURMET Taste! Bucatini al Tonno

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned salmon is a healthier option while sardines are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier and canola oil is a more budget-friendly option.

grated parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative, while pecorino is often less expensive.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Add bucatini pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente.

Slice garlic and mince parsley.

Drain canned tuna and add to a bowl with olive oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix gently.

Heat olive oil in a large pan over low heat and add sliced garlic; sauté until fragrant.

Add red pepper flakes to the garlic and stir for a few seconds.

Add cooked bucatini directly from the pot to the pan with garlic and chili flakes.

Add the tuna mixture to the pasta and stir gently to combine.

Add reserved pasta water (up to 120 ml) to create a sauce.

Season with salt and black pepper; stir in most of the parsley.

Serve with grated parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of parsley on top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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