Tuna Spaghetti with Chilli and Lemon - Massimo mele

Tuna Spaghetti with Chilli and Lemon - Massimo mele

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A fresh, zesty spaghetti dish with lightly marinated tuna, chilli, lemon, rocket, and basil. The warm pasta gently “cooks” the thinly sliced tuna in a silky lem

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Ingredients

  • 200ml (¾ cup) extra virgin olive oil, plus more to taste
  • 2 tbsp chilli oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 100ml (⅓ cup + 1 tbsp) lemon juice
  • 500g (1 lb 2 oz) dried or fresh spaghetti
  • 400g (14 oz) tuna loin, cut into 5cm (2 inch) pieces, then sliced 5mm (¼ inch) thick
  • 2 long red chillies, seeds removed, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp salted baby capers, rinsed and drained
  • or 8–12 pitted green olives, sliced
  • 4 tbsp very finely grated parmesan
  • 100g (3½ oz) rocket (arugula), about 2 large handfuls
  • A few fresh basil leaves, torn
  • Lemon wedges, to serve

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