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Spaghetti is a truly romantic meal. No matter how you dress it, it always brings me back to that classic scene from Disney\u2019s Lady and the Tramp. Who could forget two adorable cartoon dogs sharing a long string of spaghetti between them? Iconic. This Lemon Tuna Pasta we are highlighting today is a staple on our household menu. My boyfriend might even say this is the dish that won me over. Or a variation of said dish, as he keeps the exact recipe a secret and one that he only makes for me. How sweet is that? I know, he\u2019s a keeper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is a certain satisfaction that comes from the ability to create something out of nothing. In this lemon tuna pasta, we have combined a few of our favourite pantry ingredients that are commonly stocked in our kitchen. We always look forward to pasta night and this has been a mainstay in our household menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We encourage you to always make the most of what you have already in your kitchen. Take advantage of peak seasonal produce, herbs, and whatever pantry essentials are on sale at the grocery store. You may sub the dill in this recipe for cilantro or flat leaf parsley to use up what you have on hand. We always have a few lemons hanging out on our countertops since we love making cocktails (see our collection of cocktail recipes of you are curious about what we are sipping)<\/a>. Treat yourself to some fresh 18 month Parmesan next time you\u2019re at the market. Having the fresh stuff to grate as you need is several orders of magnitude better than the pre-grated Kraft Parmesan powder found in the canned pasta sauce isle. Plus it keeps well for ages in the fridge! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Make sure your boiling water is generously seasoned with salt. This will help enhance the flavour of the pasta itself. Cooking it al dente will result in a chewy texture which is essential when highlighting pasta as the real star of the dish. There is nothing worse than an overcooked noodle so keep an eye on that pasta to avoid crossing into mushy spaghetti territory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There is an abundance of quality pastas available at our local markets. One of our favourites is the La Molisana brand, pictured above. This one is pretty easy to track down; plus it\u2019s inexpensive so it\u2019s easy to stock up on our favourite shapes without breaking the bank. We are also huge fans of InGrain Pastificio, which is produced locally in North Vancouver. We cook pasta often so look out for future recipes featuring their products on this blog! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Give this simple and quick lemon tuna pasta recipe a try at home and let us know what you think! What are your favourite household pasta dinner recipes? Leave us a comment below!<\/p>\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Perfectly cooked pasta is the key in this recipe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Lemony Tuna & Dill Pasta<\/h2>\n