Lemony Garlic Tuna & Asparagus Pasta

Weeknight Meal Time Happiness = Lemony Garlic Tuna & Asparagus Pasta. Yes Please! Flavour-Packed Starkist Charlie EVOO Wild Yellowfin Lemon Pepper Tuna tossed with Lemon-Garlic-Kissed Asparagus, Peas, Basil, and Bucatini. Quick & Easy Deliciousness in Every Bite. Have a delicious day everyone! You’re awesome! #ad
Lemony Garlic Tuna & Asparagus Pasta
Makes 4 – 6 servings
1 pound bucatini (or spaghetti)
2 X sleeves Starkist EVOO Wild Yellowfin Lemon Pepper Tuna
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch asparagus, cut into ½-inch pieces
½ cup peas (fresh or frozen)
Juice of 1 lemon
¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup basil leaves
Extra lemon wedges, to serve
Sea salt & freshly cracked black pepper
Bring a large stockpot of well salted water to a rapid boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions (al dente, please). Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta cooking liquid. Perfect.
Meanwhile, melt the butter and olive oil together in a large skillet over medium-heat. Add the chili flakes and bloom for about 1 minute, then add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds (keeping a close watch that it doesn’t burn). Add the asparagus, season with a pinch of sea salt and cook, stirring often, for 4 – 5 minutes until just fork tender. Add the reserved pasta water, peas, and lemon juice and bring to a simmer. Season with salt to taste.
Toss in the cooked pasta, Starkit EVOO Tuna, parmesan cheese, and basil leaves, and mix well. Add a generous portion of freshly cracked black pepper, then plate up and top with fresh basil leaves. Delicious!
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