Tuna, Courgette and Chilli Pasta

Name: Tuna, Courgette and Chilli Pasta
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: Protein Pasta; olive oil; dry breadcrumbs; courgette, coarsely grated; lemon, zest finely grated, juiced; chilli flakes

with a crispy toasted breadcrumb topping

30 min

two bowls of Tuna courgette and chilli pasta with a slice of lemon

By Izy Hossack
May 31, 2022

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A high-protein tuna courgette and chilli pasta. Made with a quick, grated courgette and chilli sauce which is super easy to whip up and perfect for warmer weather dining. Topped with crispy toasted breadcrumbs for a nice crunch.

Ingredients

2 Persons

200 g

Protein Pasta
2.5 tbsp

olive oil
3 tbsp

dry breadcrumbs

salt

1 medium

courgette, coarsely grated
0.5

lemon, zest finely grated, juiced
0.5 tsp

chilli flakes

black pepper, freshly ground

1 (160g) tin

tuna, packed in water, drained

Preparation

1

Cook the protein pasta in a large pot of salted, boiling water until al dente (around 6 minutes). Drain and set aside.
2

To a large frying pan, heat 1/2 tbsp of oil over a high heat. Once hot, add the breadcrumbs and a pinch of salt, stirring to coat. Stir over a high heat until golden and crispy then remove to a bowl and set aside.
3

Heat the remaining oil in the same frying pan over a medium heat. Add the grated courgette and cook, stirring often, until softened – around 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and zest, the chilli flakes and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more then stir in the drained tuna, breaking it up into smaller pieces.
4

Add the cooked pasta to the frying pan and stir to coat. Remove from the heat and divide between two bowls. Top with the toasted breadcrumbs and serve.
1

Enjoy!