
Exotic Midnight Fusilli al Tonno
Servings: 2
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 200 grams Fusilli pasta
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon Red chilli flakes
- 200 grams Tuna in oil, drained
- 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup Black olives, pitted
- 1 tablespoon Capers
- 1 tablespoon Parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Lemon zest
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions:
- Boil the Fusilli pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and red chilli flakes, sauté until the garlic is slightly golden.
- Add the tuna, breaking it apart with a spoon and sauté for a few minutes.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, black olives, capers and some reserved pasta water. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.
- Toss in the cooked Fusilli and mix well, ensuring all the pasta is coated with the sauce.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley and lemon zest.
- Serve immediately for a delightful Mediterranean midnight craving.