Amirgan's Spaghetti with Tuna, Chilli and Fresh Tomato

Welcome to The Australian Women's Weekly Recipe of the Week Newsletter
Wednesday January 19, 2004

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you how to bake your own bread, dish up a pasta salad and indulge in a perfect
pastry.


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The Recipe of the Week ... Spaghetti with Tuna, Chilli and Fresh Tomato

Enjoy,
Gabby and the team at The Australian Women's Weekly.


Spaghetti with Tuna, Chilli and Fresh Tomato
This recipe is best made just before serving.
Serves 4.

Ingredients
375g bavette or spaghetti
2 x 185g cans tuna in chilli oil
500g ripe tomatoes, chopped coarsely
1 large fresh red chilli, sliced
¼ cup loosely packed fresh oregano leaves
1/3 cup (80ml) lemon juice
¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
sea salt

Method
Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, well-salted water until just tender; drain.

Meanwhile, drain tuna; reserve 1 tablespoon of the oil.

Place tuna in a large bowl; flake with a fork.

Add tomatoes, chilli, oregano, lemon juice, olive oil, reserved chilli oil and pasta; toss gently to combine.

Season to taste with salt.

Not suitable to freeze.
Not suitable to microwave.