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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:

  1. Boil the Fusilli pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
  2. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the garlic and red chilli flakes, sauté until the garlic is slightly golden.
  4. Add the tuna, breaking it apart with a spoon and sauté for a few minutes.
  5. Add the cherry tomatoes, black olives, capers and some reserved pasta water. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.
  6. Toss in the cooked Fusilli and mix well, ensuring all the pasta is coated with the sauce.
  7. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  8. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley and lemon zest.
  9. Serve immediately for a delightful Mediterranean midnight craving.