Pasta with Zucchini, Tuna, and Lemon

Pasta with zucchini, tuna, and lemon, a delicious main course that is quick to prepare. We can bring it to the table just in the time it takes to cook the pasta and serve it for any occasion. Pasta with zucchini and tuna is much loved and can be prepared in many versions, adapting to our tastes. In this recipe, I added a touch of freshness with lemon. The sauce is prepared with a few ingredients and just in the time it takes to cook the pasta. The recipe is perfect for those in a hurry but who do not want to give up an excellent main course.

But now let’s go into the kitchen and I will show you how to prepare Pasta with zucchini, tuna, and lemon

PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI, TUNA, AND LEMON
  • Difficulty: Very easy
  • Cost: Very cheap
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Portions: 4
  • Cooking methods: Stove
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: Spring, Summer, and Fall

Ingredients

LET’S SEE TOGETHER WHAT WE NEED TO PREPARE

  • 12 oz pasta
  • 6 oz canned tuna in oil
  • 2 zucchini
  • 1 lemon
  • basil
  • mint
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • salt

Tools

  • 1 Pot
  • 1 Lemon Grater
  • 1 Salad Bowl

Steps

Let’s start preparing the

  • Let’s start preparing the pasta with zucchini and tuna: wash the zucchini, trim the ends, and then cut them into chunks.

    Bring slightly salted water to a boil in a pot and add the pasta.

    Halfway through cooking, after about 5 minutes, add the zucchini chunks.

    PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI, TUNA, AND LEMON
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl, add the well-drained canned tuna in oil, basil, mint, the grated lemon zest, and extra virgin olive oil.

    Drain the pasta with the zucchini and run both under the faucet’s running water to stop the cooking and leave them al dente.

    Pour the pasta into the bowl along with the drained tuna, extra virgin olive oil, zest, and lemon juice and mix well.

    And enjoy your meal!!

Marge’s Tips

The pasta with zucchini and tuna can be stored in the fridge covered with plastic wrap for 2 days.

You can use the type of pasta you prefer

You can use the type of pasta you prefer

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