Description
A light and flavorful lemon spaghetti tossed with tuna, broccoli, olives, and capers, perfect for a quick and nutritious meal combining zesty citrus with savory Mediterranean ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta and Vegetables
- 350g spaghetti
- 250g broccoli, cut into small florets
Mix-ins
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 85g pitted green olives, halved
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 198g can tuna in oil
Flavorings
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
Instructions
- Boil Pasta and Broccoli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 350g of spaghetti and cook for 6 minutes. Then add 250g of broccoli florets to the pot and continue boiling for an additional 4 minutes, or until both the spaghetti and broccoli are just tender.
- Prepare the Mixing Bowl: While the pasta and broccoli are cooking, take a roomy serving bowl and combine the finely chopped 2 shallots, 85g halved pitted green olives, 2 tablespoons drained capers, the 198g can of tuna in oil, and the zest and juice of 1 lemon. Stir these ingredients together to mix the flavors.
- Drain and Combine: Drain the cooked spaghetti and broccoli thoroughly and add them to the bowl with the mixed ingredients. Toss everything well with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper to evenly coat and blend the flavors.
- Serve: Transfer the tossed spaghetti and broccoli to serving dishes and drizzle with a little extra olive oil for added flavor and shine. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Be sure to salt the boiling water well to season the pasta properly.
- Tuna in oil adds richness, but you can use tuna in water for a lighter version.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice to your taste for more or less tanginess.
- Use freshly ground black pepper for the best flavor.
- This dish is great served warm or at room temperature, making it good for packed lunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Lemon spaghetti, tuna pasta, broccoli pasta, Mediterranean pasta, quick dinner, healthy spaghetti
