Courgette, Tuna and Kalamata Olive Pasta

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Place a pot on the stove and light the burner.
  2. 2Place a pot on the stove and light the burner.
  3. 3Place a pot on the stove and light the burner.
  4. 4Slice the courgettes into chunky rounds.
  5. 5Slice the courgettes into chunky rounds.
  6. 6Slice the courgettes into chunky rounds.
  7. 7Add olive oil and the sliced courgettes to the pot.
  8. 8Add olive oil and the sliced courgettes to the pot.
  9. 9Add olive oil and the sliced courgettes to the pot.
  10. 10Season with a big pinch of salt.
  11. 11Season with a big pinch of salt.
  12. 12Season with a big pinch of salt.
  13. 13Peel the lemon, remove any white pith from the peel, and slice it into thin strips.
  14. 14Peel the lemon, remove any white pith from the peel, and slice it into thin strips.
  15. 15Peel the lemon, remove any white pith from the peel, and slice it into thin strips.
  16. 16Add the sliced lemon peel and lots of sliced garlic to the pot with the courgettes.
  17. 17Add the sliced lemon peel and lots of sliced garlic to the pot with the courgettes.
  18. 18Add the sliced lemon peel and lots of sliced garlic to the pot with the courgettes.
  19. 19Cook until the courgettes are soft but still holding their texture.
  20. 20Cook until the courgettes are soft but still holding their texture.
  21. 21Cook until the courgettes are soft but still holding their texture.
  22. 22Grate a generous amount of Parmesan cheese.
  23. 23Grate a generous amount of Parmesan cheese.
  24. 24Grate a generous amount of Parmesan cheese.
  25. 25Drain the cooked pasta, reserving some of the pasta water.
  26. 26Drain the cooked pasta, reserving some of the pasta water.
  27. 27Drain the cooked pasta, reserving some of the pasta water.
  28. 28Add the pasta to the pot with the courgettes and a bit of the reserved pasta water.
  29. 29Add the pasta to the pot with the courgettes and a bit of the reserved pasta water.
  30. 30Add the pasta to the pot with the courgettes and a bit of the reserved pasta water.
  31. 31Add the grated Parmesan and a huge handful of fresh basil.
  32. 32Add the grated Parmesan and a huge handful of fresh basil.
  33. 33Add the grated Parmesan and a huge handful of fresh basil.
  34. 34Add good quality tuna in olive oil to the pasta.
  35. 35Add good quality tuna in olive oil to the pasta.
  36. 36Add good quality tuna in olive oil to the pasta.
  37. 37Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the pasta.
  38. 38Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the pasta.
  39. 39Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the pasta.
  40. 40Finish with Kalamata olives and a generous amount of pepper.
  41. 41Finish with Kalamata olives and a generous amount of pepper.
  42. 42Finish with Kalamata olives and a generous amount of pepper.

Ingredients

  • Courgettes
  • Courgettes
  • Courgettes
  • Olive oil
  • Olive oil
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Lemon peel
  • Lemon peel
  • Lemon peel
  • Garlic
  • Garlic
  • Garlic
  • Parmesan
  • Parmesan
  • Parmesan
  • Pasta
  • Pasta
  • Pasta
  • Pasta water
  • Pasta water
  • Pasta water
  • Basil
  • Basil
  • Basil
  • Tuna in olive oil
  • Tuna in olive oil
  • Tuna in olive oil
  • Lemon
  • Lemon
  • Lemon
  • Kalamata olives
  • Kalamata olives
  • Kalamata olives
  • Pepper
  • Pepper
  • Pepper

Equipment

PotStoveMatchesKnifePlateForkGraterColander

Tips

  • Get rid of any white pith from the lemon peel to avoid bitterness.
  • Make sure the courgettes are soft and still holding their texture.