Spicy Tuna and Caper Spaghetti with Rocket

Name: Spicy Tuna and Caper Spaghetti with Rocket
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 145 g tuna in spring water, drained; 150 g spaghetti or linguine; 90 g rocket or baby spinach leaves; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp drained capers; 1 clove garlic cloves, sliced; 1 red chilli deseeded and finely chopped, plus extra to serve; 0.5 lemon; 1 bunch Fresh parsley

A vibrant and zesty Mediterranean-style pasta that combines flaky tuna, briny capers, and a kick of fresh chili. This light yet satisfying meal comes together in under 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a healthy weeknight dinner.

Servings2 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time15 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

tuna in spring water, drained
145 g
spaghetti or linguine
150 g
rocket or baby spinach leaves
90 g
olive oil
1 tbsp
drained capers
1 tbsp
garlic cloves, sliced
1 clove
red chilli deseeded and finely chopped, plus extra to serve
1
lemon
0.5
Fresh parsley
1 bunch

Step-by-Step Instructions

Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti for 9–11 minutes, or until it is 'al dente' (firm to the bite).

While the pasta is boiling, heat the olive oil in a wide frying pan over very low heat. Add the sliced garlic and chopped chili, cooking gently to infuse the oil. Be careful not to let the garlic turn dark golden, as it will become bitter; remove from heat if necessary.

Before draining the pasta, reserve about one cupful of the starchy cooking water. Drain the spaghetti and add it directly into the frying pan with the infused oil.

Toss the pasta over low heat, adding a splash of the reserved cooking water. Stir until the water and oil emulsify into a light sauce that coats every strand.

Gently fold in the drained tuna, capers, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir carefully to ensure you keep some larger, meaty chunks of tuna intact.