Lemon Tuna Pasta

This is so simple and light and fresh!  The trick is to use fresh garlic, whole lemons, and really REALLY good quality canned tuna.  My favorite tuna to use for this is Kirkland Albacore Solid White Tuna in water.  It's Costco brand and the only canned tuna we buy anymore.  It's very tasty!  And I love that this dinner is all made in one pan!

1 box fetuccini

1/4 cup olive oil

1 bulb of garlic, peeled and chopped

2 cans of tuna

zest of 2 lemons

salt and pepper

parsley, fresh or dried, optional

Cook the fettuccini according to the directions on the box.  Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, drain the pasta and set aside.

In the same pot, add the olive oil and chopped garlic.  Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until fragrant, 2-3 minutes.

Add the pasta, tuna, lemon zest, pasta cooking water, and salt and pepper to taste.  Add the parsley if you're using it and toss everything until well combined.  

Serve warm with lemon slices.  Make sure you squeeze LOTS of fresh lemon juice over your pasta!  It's my favorite part!