Tagliatelle with tuna, lemon & rocket

Dairy Free
Health score
11%
Tagliatelle with tuna, lemon & rocket
30 min.
4
1565kcal

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If you’re looking for a quick and delicious meal that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a light lunch, look no further than this delightful Tagliatelle with Tuna, Lemon & Rocket. This vibrant dish brings together the robust flavors of tuna infused with quality extra-virgin olive oil, the zing of fresh lemon juice, and the peppery bite of rocket, all tossed with perfectly cooked tagliatelle. It’s not only dairy-free, making it an excellent choice for those with dietary restrictions, but it’s also packed with nutrients and satisfying flavors.

In just 30 minutes, you can create a dish that is not only visually appealing but also comforting and delicious. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity; a handful of quality ingredients come together to make a meal that feels both gourmet and homey. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet night in, this pasta dish is versatile enough to serve as a fabulous side, irresistible antipasti, or a punchy starter.

With a caloric count that's reasonable for a hearty meal, this Tagliatelle with Tuna, Lemon & Rocket is sure to be a new favorite in your recipe repertoire. Serve it drizzled with a touch of olive oil and garnished with fresh rocket for an added burst of color and flavor. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this simple yet sophisticated dish that highlights the freshness of its ingredients!

Ingredients

  • 300 tagliatelle dried
  • tbsp olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin for drizzling
  •  garlic clove finely chopped
  • 520 olive oil extra virgin drained canned
  • handful arugula plus a little extra to garnish
  •  juice of lemon grated

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling salted water until al dente. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in another large pan, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Put the drained tuna in a bowl. Lightly mash with a fork and add to the garlic in the pan, then add the rocket. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir in the lemon zest and juice.
  3. Drain the pasta and add to the tuna mixture.
  4. Mix well together and serve immediately, drizzled with a little extra virgin olive oil and garnished with extra rocket.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1565kcal
Protein2.73%
Fat83.56%
Carbs13.71%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.5
Glycemic Load
22.53
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
19.49521759282%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.13mg
Luteolin
0.17mg
Isorhamnetin
0.22mg
Kaempferol
1.75mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.44mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1564.98kcal
78.25%
Fat:147.38g
226.75%
Saturated Fat:20.76g
129.78%
Carbohydrates:54.4g
18.13%
Net Carbohydrates:51.81g
18.84%
Sugar:1.71g
1.9%
Cholesterol:63mg
21%
Sodium:20.18mg
0.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.82g
21.65%
Vitamin E:21.05mg
140.31%
Vitamin K:92.53µg
88.12%
Selenium:59.23µg
84.61%
Manganese:0.67mg
33.54%
Phosphorus:185.1mg
18.51%
Iron:2.32mg
12.91%
Magnesium:46.49mg
11.62%
Copper:0.23mg
11.5%
Fiber:2.59g
10.37%
Zinc:1.48mg
9.84%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
8.92%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.87%
Vitamin B3:1.6mg
8.01%
Vitamin B5:0.72mg
7.2%
Folate:28.12µg
7.03%
Potassium:213.62mg
6.1%
Vitamin C:3.89mg
4.71%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.34%
Calcium:37.5mg
3.75%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.63%
Vitamin A:165.67IU
3.31%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.5%