Lemon Pepper Tuna Fettuccine Recipe

Name: Lemon Pepper Tuna Fettuccine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g dry fettuccine (or any pasta available); 2 (425 g) cans tuna in brine; 1 lemon; 1 onion, sliced; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 bunch silver beet; 1 cup rocket; ½ cup parsley, chopped; fresh ground black pepper; salt; 1 teaspoon olive oil

Servings: persons

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.
2
Heat the oil in a large non-stick fry pan( oil is only for flavour.
3
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4
Crack some pepper into fry pan.
5
Brown garlic and onion.
6
Drain tuna.
7
Add to fry pan, squeeze in half of lemon juice.
8
Add pasta to boiling water.
9
Add roughly chopped silverbeet and rocket to fry pan.
10
Cover with lid til silverbeet starts to wilt slightly.
11
Squeeze in other half of lemon juice.
12
Roughly chop parsley and add to fry pan, retain some for garnish.
13
Stir with tongs add drained pasta.
14
Serve with sprinkling of parsley.

134

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g dry fettuccine (or any pasta available), 2 (425 g) cans tuna in brine, 1 lemon, 1 onion, sliced, and more.

Yes, Lemon Pepper Tuna Fettuccine falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lemon Pepper Tuna Fettuccine

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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