Lemon Spaghetti with Tuna and Cherry Tomatoes

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Cook the pasta. Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions until al dente, then set aside a cup of the cooking water.

Slice the tomatoes and garlic. Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half, peel the garlic and finely chop it.

Sear the tuna. Pat the tuna dry, season with salt and pepper, and sear it on a hot pan with a little oil over high heat for about 1-2 minutes on each side so it stays pink inside, then set it aside to rest.

Saute the garlic and tomatoes. In the same pan, saute the garlic in olive oil over medium heat for about 1 minute, add the tomatoes and let them soften gently for about 3 minutes.

Add the spinach. Stir in the spinach and briefly wilt it over low heat, then season with salt and pepper.

Combine with the pasta. Add the cooked pasta, a little cooking water, lemon juice, and grated lemon zest and toss over low heat to create a light emulsion.

Stir in the tuna. Cut the tuna into smaller pieces and gently stir it into the pasta.

Serve the dish. Serve immediately, drizzled with olive oil, optionally sprinkled with grated cheese if you have some 🍽️✨