Pasta Tonno e Rucola
Fusilli with flaked tuna, peppery rocket & lemon
Ingredients
- 106 g Fusilli
- 160 g Tinned tuna
- 190 g Arugula
- 300 g Cherry tomatoes
- 5 ml Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Lemon
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 6 g Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional)
- ½ tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ tsp Black pepper (optional)
Method
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Salt it.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and zest and juice the lemon.
- Drain the tuna and break it into large flakes.
- Cook the fusilli to full al dente.
- Reserve a mugful of pasta water, then drain the pasta and run it briefly under cold water to stop it cooking.
- Toss the warm pasta with the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, and a splash of pasta water until glossy.
- Fold in the tuna, cherry tomatoes, and rocket, keeping the tuna in large flakes.
- Finish with the parmesan, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
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About Pasta Tonno e Rucola
Pasta Tonno e Rucola is an Italian lunch or dinner that comes together in about 23 minutes and serves 2.
Pasta Tonno e Rucola: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pasta Tonno e Rucola?
A serving has about 435 calories — 33.1g protein, 50.8g carbs, 11.3g fat, 5.4g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is it high in protein?
Each serving has about 33.1g of protein, roughly 30% of its calories.
Is Pasta Tonno e Rucola gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Fusilli. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
Is Pasta Tonno e Rucola dairy-free?
Not as written — it uses Parmigiano-Reggiano. Swapping it for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.
How long does Pasta Tonno e Rucola take to make?
About 23 minutes start to finish, but only around 11 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Pasta Tonno e Rucola?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out parmigiano-reggiano, red pepper flakes, black pepper — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Pasta Tonno e Rucola make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.