LINGUINI WITH CANNED TUNA

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This is a very nice main dish for two made with pantry ingredients. It goes together easily and the flavor is excellent. Be sure to use tuna packed in oil as it is more flavorful. I love the taste of the fennel in this. I am not sure of the source of this recipe.

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories     Savory

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces dried linguine
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1 (7 ounce) can tuna packed in oil, drained
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup chopped canned tomato
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. When boiling, cook the linguini.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet and add the garlic, red pepper flakes and fennel seeds. Cook until garlic is golden.
  • Add the tuna and sea salt. Then add the tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and simmer 4 minutes. Add the lemon zest.
  • Drain the cooked linguini and add to the pan with the tuna mixture. Toss gently and serve, garnished with chopped parsley.

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