ITALIAN PASTA WITH TUNA RECIPES

Steps:

• Put 50g of the butter and the olive oil in a heavy-based pan over a medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the onion, parsley stalks and, if using, chilli flakes. Add a pinch of salt, stir well and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Once the onion has started to soften, add the anchovies and lemon zest along with plenty of black pepper. Turn the heat down to low and cook for 10 minutes until soft and silky.
• Meanwhile cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling salted water according to the pack instructions. Drain, reserving 150ml of the pasta water.
• Add the tuna and olives to the onion mixture, then add the pasta. Add the lemon juice and the remaining 10g butter, stirring well so everything is evenly mixed and coated. Gradually stir in the 150ml pasta water until you have a creamy sauce (you may not need it all). Sprinkle with the chopped parsley leaves, then serve with plenty of grated parmesan, if you like (see Know How).

Steps:

• Put 50g of the butter and the olive oil in a heavy-based pan over a medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the onion, parsley stalks and, if using, chilli flakes. Add a pinch of salt, stir well and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Once the onion has started to soften, add the anchovies and lemon zest along with plenty of black pepper. Turn the heat down to low and cook for 10 minutes until soft and silky.
• Meanwhile cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling salted water according to the pack instructions. Drain, reserving 150ml of the pasta water.
• Add the tuna and olives to the onion mixture, then add the pasta. Add the lemon juice and the remaining 10g butter, stirring well so everything is evenly mixed and coated. Gradually stir in the 150ml pasta water until you have a creamy sauce (you may not need it all). Sprinkle with the chopped parsley leaves, then serve with plenty of grated parmesan, if you like (see Know How).