Lemon and Tuna Linguine by @federicofusca

โ‰ˆ 22 min

4 servings

๐Ÿ

350 g

Linguine

๐ŸŸ

300 g

Tuna

๐Ÿ‹

2

Lemon

๐Ÿง€

250 g

Ricotta

๐Ÿง‚

1.5 g

Salt

โšซ

0.5 g

Black pepper

๐Ÿซ’

30 ml

Extra virgin olive oil

  1. Boil
    • salt

    Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil.

  2. Grate
    • lemon

    Finely grate the zest from both lemons, then squeeze the lemons to collect the juice.

  3. Dice
    • blast-chilled tuna

    Dice the blast-chilled tuna into small bite-size cubes.

  4. Cook
    • linguine

    Cook the linguine in the boiling water until al dente, following the package timing.

  5. Drain
    • pasta cooking water
    • linguine

    Reserve 120 ml of pasta cooking water, then drain the linguine.

  6. Whisk
    • ricotta cheese
    • lemon
    • salt

    Whisk the ricotta cheese with lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and olive oil until smooth.

  7. Warm
    • extra virgin olive oil
    • blast-chilled tuna

    Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the tuna cubes for 30 to 60 seconds.

  8. Add
    • linguine
    • ricotta cheese

    Add the drained linguine and ricotta mixture to the skillet, then toss to coat the pasta.

  9. Add
    • pasta cooking water

    Add reserved pasta cooking water a little at a time, then toss until the sauce becomes glossy and creamy.

  10. Season
    • salt
    • Tuna

    Season with additional salt and black pepper, then serve the creamy lemon tuna linguine immediately.

Lemon and Tuna Linguine by @federicofusca

โ‰ˆ 22 min

4 servings

๐Ÿ

350 g

Linguine

๐ŸŸ

300 g

Tuna

๐Ÿ‹

2

Lemon

๐Ÿง€

250 g

Ricotta

๐Ÿง‚

1.5 g

Salt

โšซ

0.5 g

Black pepper

๐Ÿซ’

30 ml

Extra virgin olive oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil.

    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    ๐Ÿฒlarge pot
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  2. Step 2/10

    Finely grate the zest from both lemons, then squeeze the lemons to collect the juice.

    ๐Ÿ‹lemon
    ๐Ÿง€microplane grater
    ๐Ÿ‹citrus juicer
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
  3. Step 3/10

    Dice the blast-chilled tuna into small bite-size cubes.

    ๐ŸŸblast-chilled tuna
    ๐Ÿ”ชchef's knife
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board
  4. Step 4/10

    Cook the linguine in the boiling water until al dente, following the package timing.

    ๐Ÿlinguine
    ๐Ÿฒlarge pot
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  5. Step 5/10

    Reserve 120 ml of pasta cooking water, then drain the linguine.

    ๐Ÿpasta cooking water
    ๐Ÿlinguine
    ๐Ÿฒlarge pot
    ๐Ÿงบcolander
  6. Step 6/10

    Whisk the ricotta cheese with lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and olive oil until smooth.

    ๐Ÿง€ricotta cheese
    ๐Ÿ‹lemon
    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    โšซblack pepper
    ๐Ÿซ’extra virgin olive oil
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  7. Step 7/10

    Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the tuna cubes for 30 to 60 seconds.

    ๐Ÿซ’extra virgin olive oil
    ๐ŸŸblast-chilled tuna
    ๐Ÿณlarge skillet
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  8. Step 8/10

    Add the drained linguine and ricotta mixture to the skillet, then toss to coat the pasta.

    ๐Ÿlinguine
    ๐Ÿง€ricotta cheese
    ๐Ÿณlarge skillet
    ๐Ÿฅขtongs
  9. Step 9/10

    Add reserved pasta cooking water a little at a time, then toss until the sauce becomes glossy and creamy.

    ๐Ÿpasta cooking water
    ๐Ÿณlarge skillet
    ๐Ÿฅขtongs
  10. Step 10/10

    Season with additional salt and black pepper, then serve the creamy lemon tuna linguine immediately.

    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    โšซblack pepper
    ๐Ÿณlarge skillet
    ๐Ÿฅขtongs

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Fruit, Seasoning, Oil

Ingredients

Linguine, Tuna, Lemon, Ricotta, Salt, Black pepper, Extra virgin olive oil

Notes

Tuna (sashimi-grade (abbattuto)), Salt (to taste), Black pepper (to taste), Extra virgin olive oil (to taste)

Allergens

Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Calories

735 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 44g, Carbohydrates: 76g, Fat: 27g, Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 235mg, Iron: 3.5mg, Potassium: 540mg, Sodium: 340mg, Selenium: 71mcg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 18mg, Vitamin D: 1.6mcg, Vitamin B12: 3.1mcg, Vitamin B6: 0.6mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

12 minutes

Overall

22 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large pot, colander, large skillet, mixing bowl, microplane grater, citrus juicer, tongs, wooden spoon, chef's knife, cutting board

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Summer, Weeknight Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@federicofusca

Origin

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Silky, Tender, Al dente, Flaky

Flavors

Lemony, Citrusy, Savory, Rich, Fresh, Umami, Peppery

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Do not leave the cooked tuna pasta out longer than 2 hours,Reduce to 1 hour if the temperature is above 32ยฐC), fridge : 2 days (Cool quickly before refrigerating,Store in an airtight container at or below 4ยฐC,Reheat gently until steaming hot), freezer : 1 month (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Freeze only if the tuna was not previously frozen,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator)