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Spaghetti with Tuna, Chilli, and Lemon

This Spaghetti with Tuna, Chilli, Rocket & Lemon takes only 20 mins from start to finish!

Ingredients

  • 200 g (7 oz) dried spaghetti
  • 185 g (6 ½ oz) canned tuna, drained
  • 1 red chilli, finely chopped
  • 60 ml (¼ cup) lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • sea salt
  • black pepper, freshly cracked
  • 1 handful rocket leaves, (arugula)

Instructions 

  1. Cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions.
  2. Meanwhile, mix together the tuna, chilli, lemon juice, olive oil and capers. Taste for seasoning.
  3. Drain the spaghetti and return it to the hot saucepan.
  4. Toss through the tuna mixture.
  5. Place a handful of rocket leaves (arugula) on each plate or bowl, and place the spaghetti mixture on top. The heat of the spaghetti will wilt the rocket leaves (arugula).

Kitchen Notes

  • OVEN & STOVE TEMPERATURES
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Calories: 551kcal, Carbohydrates: 78.3g, Protein: 36.7g, Fat: 13g, Cholesterol: 38.9mg, Sodium: 259.2mg, Fiber: 10.1g, Sugar: 5g

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