Organic summer pasta with tuna & zucchini
A light Mediterranean pasta salad with sautéed zucchini, bell pepper, garlic, tuna, and fresh basil.
What you need
How Maurice does it
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- 2
Add the dry pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- 3
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 4
Add the sliced zucchini and yellow bell pepper to the pan. Sauté until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the anchovy paste (or chopped anchovies) and cook for another minute.
- 6
Drain the cooked pasta and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- 7
Add the sautéed vegetables and tuna to the pasta.
- 8
Tear the fresh basil leaves and add them to the bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice or vinegar.
- 9
Toss everything together until well combined. Season with salt to taste.
- 10
Serve the pasta salad on plates, garnished with a fresh basil leaf.
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