Cherry Tomato, Chilli & Tuna Spaghetti Recipe - Sydney Markets

Prep 15 mins | Cook 20 mins | Serves 4

400g dried spaghetti
¹⁄₄ cup olive oil
500g cherry tomatoes, halved
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 bird’s eye red chillies, halved lengthways, deseeded and finely chopped
1 cup flat leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped
410g can tuna in oil, drained and flaked
2 tbs lemon juice + 1 tsp lemon rind
Salt and ground black pepper
Lemon wedges, to serve

Step 1 Cook spaghetti in a large saucepan of boiling water, following packet directions, until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2 Heat oil in the saucepan over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes, garlic and chillies and cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes until tender.

Step 3 Return spaghetti to the pan. Add parsley, tuna, lemon juice and lemon rind. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss until well combined and hot and serve with lemon wedges.

Good for you ... Cherry Tomatoes

Higher in vitamin C (about 50% more) than other tomatoes. This vitamin contributes to the normal functioning of the body’s immune system.

A source of beta carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body. This vitamin is needed for vision.

A very good source of vitamin C which contributes to the normal functioning of the body’s immune system.

Provides potassium which may help balance the sodium from salt.

A source of dietary fibre which helps the normal function of the intestine.

Tomatoes are the richest food source of lycopene, a member of the carotenoid family. Research suggests that lycopene may play a role in the normal health of the prostate gland. The redder the tomato, the higher its lycopene content. Rich red tomatoes are also a source of beta carotene which is converted into vitamin A in the body and is needed for vision.