Meal Type, Pasta , Entrées

Tagliatelle with Lemon & Tuna

Our Yellowfin Tuna adds a mouthwatering Mediterranean flair to this simple dish. With a bright, lemony bite, it’s a quick & easy dinner option that’s protein-rich and satisfying — and sure to become a go-to family favorite.

Total Time 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces fresh tagliatelle pasta
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 5-ounce cans Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

Directions

  1. Cook tagliatelle in large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, make a lemon sauce by combining the olive oil, Parmesan, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  3. Drain pasta, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid. In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the lemon sauce and 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Stir in the tuna, parsley and lemon zest, then add additional cooking liquid if necessary. Serve immediately.