Spaghetti al Tonno e Limone Recipe

Name: Spaghetti al Tonno e Limone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 13 pounds Thin Spaghetti; 1 can (5 Oz. Can) Tuna In Olive Oil; 1/2 whole Yellow Onion, Thinly Sliced; 6 cloves Fresh Garlic, Sliced, Not Minced; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 15 whole Cherry Tomatoes, Halved; 2 whole Lemons, Halved; 1/2 cups Grated, Fresh, Parmigiano Cheese; 1 Tablespoon Dried Basil Or Handful Fresh, Chopped; Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

13 pounds Thin Spaghetti
1 can (5 Oz. Can) Tuna In Olive Oil
1/2 whole Yellow Onion, Thinly Sliced
6 cloves Fresh Garlic, Sliced, Not Minced
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
15 whole Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
2 whole Lemons, Halved
1/2 cups Grated, Fresh, Parmigiano Cheese
1 Tablespoon Dried Basil Or Handful Fresh, Chopped
Salt And Pepper, to taste

1
If you cannot find tuna in olive oil, use tuna in water.
2
Drain water and cover tuna in oil, then let it sit overnight in the fridge to absorb the oil.
3
Do not drain the oil, it belongs in the sauce!
4
Heat olive oil over medium heat and caramelize the onion until light brown.
5
Boil water while onions cook and once onion is browned, cook spaghetti according to package directions.
6
DO NOT drain the pasta.
7
To the onions, add in sliced garlic and tomatoes, reduce heat to low, stirring often.
8
Add tuna (and all the oil in the can) to the onion mixture and fold in.
9
Add basil, salt and pepper to taste.
10
When spaghetti is cooked, use tongs to transfer the cooked pasta directly into the onion and tuna mixture.
11
Squeeze the juice of the lemons over the pasta and stir all to combine.
12
If the pasta is dry, add in a bit of the pasta water.
13
Salt to taste.
14
Serve with fresh grated parmigiano over the top.

1102

kcal

Calories

112

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 13 pounds Thin Spaghetti, 1 can (5 Oz. Can) Tuna In Olive Oil, 1/2 whole Yellow Onion, Thinly Sliced, 6 cloves Fresh Garlic, Sliced, Not Minced, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti al Tonno e Limone falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Spaghetti al Tonno e Limone

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