Spaghetti with Tuna and Zucchini

Spaghetti with tuna and zucchini is a simple and tasty dish. Here’s how to prepare it:

Ingredients

• Spaghetti: 320 g
• Oil-packed Tuna: 200 g (preferably conserved in olive oil)
• Zucchini: 2 medium
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Extra virgin olive oil: as needed
• Salt: as needed
• Black pepper: as needed
• Chopped parsley: as needed (optional)

Preparation

1. Wash the zucchini, cut them into thin slices or cubes, depending on preference.
2. In a pan, sauté the garlic in extra virgin olive oil until golden brown, then remove the garlic.
3. Add the zucchini to sauté until they are nicely browned and soft. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in plenty of salted water following the cooking times on the package to obtain the desired doneness (al dente is usually preferable).
5. Drain the tuna from the excess oil and add it to the zucchini, taking care not to break it up too much. Let it flavor for a few minutes.
6. Drain the spaghetti al dente, saving some of the cooking water, and transfer them to the pan with the zucchini and tuna.
7. Sauté the pasta together with the seasoning, adding some cooking water if necessary to make the dish creamy.
8. Serve the spaghetti hot, with a further sprinkle of pepper and, if desired, some fresh chopped parsley scattered on top.

Curiosity

Tuna is a very versatile ingredient in the kitchen, often used in the Mediterranean diet. In this dish, it pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the zucchini, creating a blend of flavors that is both nourishing and satisfying. The spaghetti can be replaced with other types of pasta, such as penne or fusilli, to vary the texture of the dish.