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Italian Tuna, Capers and Artichoke Pasta

A light, briny Italian tuna pasta with capers, artichokes, lemon, and a touch of cream. Ready in 30 minutes with pantry staples.
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 small cans of good Italian tuna
  • 1/4 packet linguine
  • 1 can of artichoke
  • 1 small lemon
  • 1/4 cup capers
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 1/3 cup cream ( a splash of cream)
  • 1 tbsp Italian dried herbs
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1-2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 medium yellow onion

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, boil water with lots of salt and add in the pasta. Cook pasta as per package instructions. I used linguine but can also use fettuccine.
  2. In a large pan, take two large shallots, chop into small pieces and fry in some olive oil till soft. Once it's translucent, add in some chilli flakes and herbs. Add in 1 tsp of minced garlic.
  3. Take a large can of artichokes, drain the water and chop into small pieces. Add the artichokes to pan and fry till you get some color. Add in capers and mix them all together
  4. Take two cans of good quality tuna and break it up and add to pan. Once the pasta is cooked add it into pan and spoon in some pasta water.
  5. Mix it all together and add in a whole small lemon. Once you cooked out the lemon and add in cream. To finish grate in cheese and add in fresh parsley. Mix altogether and top with a drizzle of olive oil.