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Creamy Lemon Tuna Sauce with Tomato and Peas

Name: Creamy Lemon Tuna Sauce with Tomato and Peas
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 can tuna in oil (do not drain!); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 small onion, finely diced; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 small tomato, deseeded and finely diced; 1 handful of peas (fresh or frozen), briefly cooked; 150 ml heavy cream or crème fraîche; 1 organic lemon (juice and some zest); Salt, pepper; 1 handful parsley, finely chopped; 2–3 hard-boiled eggs, roughly chopped; Optional: capers or black olives for extra flavor

# Quick Pasta Recipe with a Fresh Twist

A quick pasta sauce that's creamy, colorful, and refreshingly light: This lemon tuna sauce with tomato and peas is your shortcut to Mediterranean summer vibes!

Sometimes it’s the little extras that make a dish truly shine: In this updated version of our creamy lemon tuna sauce, a juicy tomato and vibrant peas add extra color, freshness, and nutrients. Peas, in particular, are nutritional powerhouses – rich in plant-based protein, vitamin B1, and fiber. Paired with zesty lemon and savory tuna, this sauce transforms into a vibrant and wholesome meal, ready in under 30 minutes. Fast, easy, and absolutely irresistible!

Preparation time: 25 minutes

Time

25 min

Difficulty

Medium

Preparation

1
Briefly blanch the peas in boiling water, then rinse under cold water.
2
Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
3
Add the diced tomato and cook for another 2 minutes.
4
Add the tuna along with its oil and gently break it apart.
5
Pour in the cream or crème fraîche and bring to a quick boil.
6
Stir in lemon juice and zest, season with salt and pepper.
7
Gently fold in the peas and chopped eggs, just warming them through without boiling.
8
Sprinkle with parsley and toss immediately with pasta.

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