Name: Spaghettini niçoise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 375 grams spaghettini pasta; 6 eggs; 2 x 425g canned tuna chunks in olive oil, drained, flaked; ⅓ cup (55g) seeded kalamata olives, chopped coarsely; 375 grams cherry tomatoes, halved; ⅓ cup (50g) roasted pine nuts; 100 grams baby rocket leaves; ½ tsp dried chilli flakes; Lemon mustard dressing; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp finely grated lemon rind; ¼ cup (60ml) lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp rinsed, drained baby capers

Spaghettini niçoise

An economical and satisfying pasta dish, perfect for any night of the week.

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Serves 6

Prep

15M

Cook

15M

Total

30M

Combining the flavours of a nicoise salad with a tangy lemon mustard dressing, this simple spaghettini meal makes for a fresh weeknight dinner.

Serve with soft boiled eggs and chilli flakes for extra flavour!

Ingredients

375 grams spaghettini pasta

6 eggs

2 x 425g canned tuna chunks in olive oil, drained, flaked

⅓ cup (55g) seeded kalamata olives, chopped coarsely

375 grams cherry tomatoes, halved

⅓ cup (50g) roasted pine nuts

100 grams baby rocket leaves

½ tsp dried chilli flakes

Lemon mustard dressing

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp finely grated lemon rind

¼ cup (60ml) lemon juice

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp rinsed, drained baby capers

Method

1.Make lemon mustard dressing.

2.Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water about 8 minutes or until tender; drain. Return to pan to keep warm.

3.Meanwhile, place eggs in a small saucepan, cover with cold water; bring to the boil. Boil, uncovered, for 2 minutes or until soft-boiled. Drain; rinse under cold water. When cool enough to handle, peel eggs.

4.Add tuna, olives, tomatoes, nuts, rocket and dressing to pasta in pan; toss gently. Season to taste. Serve pasta topped with halved soft-boiled eggs and chilli flakes.

Lemon mustard dressing

5.Place ingredients in a screw-top jar; shake well.

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Lemon mustard dressing

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