Farfalle With Tuna In A Basil Lemon Dressing Food

FARFALLE WITH TUNA IN A BASIL LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Boil pasta in salted water.
• Mince garlic.
• Zest lemon to get one tablespoon zest. Juice the lemon. (About two tablespoons.).
• Shred basil into thin strips.
• Whisk together garlic, zest, lemon juice, olive oil in a large bowl and toss in tuna, breaking it up, add basil and tomatoes.
• Drain pasta well and add to bowl. Toss well.
• If pasta seems dry, add either a little pasta cooking water or more olive oil.
• Serve warm, or room temperature.

FARFALLE TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in salted boil water for 9 minutes add peas for 1 minute and drain well.
• Meanwhile place remaining ingredients in a large bowl tossing to blend.
• Add pasta and toss to coat.
• Chill for at least 2 hours. Garnish with parsley sprig.
• Enjoy.

FARFALLE AND TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
• Add in 4 tablespoons reserved oil from the tuna; stir to mix well.
• Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions; drain well.
• Put drained pasta in a large bowl.
• Add in Alfredo sauce, green onion, peas, lemon peel, lemon juice, and salt and pepper; stir to mix well.
• Pour mixture into a 3-quart casserole dish.
• Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over the top.
• Bake at 375 degrees for about 20-25 minutes or until pasta is hot and topping is golden brown.

FARFALLE PASTA WITH PAN-SEARED TUNA, LEMON, AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Pat tuna dry. Rub with 1/2 teaspoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon garlic, then chill, covered, 20 minutes.
• Heat a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over high heat until hot, then add 1/2 teaspoon oil, tilting skillet to coat evenly. Season tuna well with salt and pepper, then brown, turning once, about 5 minutes total.
• Transfer skillet to middle of oven and roast tuna until just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer tuna to a cutting board and flake into bite-size pieces. Keep warm in a bowl, covered.
• Cook pasta in a 6-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander.
• While pasta is boiling, cook remaining garlic and pepper flakes in remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a small heavy skillet over moderately high heat, stirring, until garlic is pale golden, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
• Toss pasta in a large bowl with tuna, 2/3 cup reserved cooking water, zest, juice, garlic and oil, olives, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste (add remaining 1/3 cup cooking water as needed if pasta seems dry). Serve warm or at room temperature.

GARBANZO BEAN, TUNA AND ONION SALAD WITH CREAMY LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard and lemon peel in small bowl to blend.
• Toss tuna with lemon juice in large bowl. Add garbanzo beans, onion, celery, tomatoes, parsley and yogurt dressing to bowl. Toss to blend. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)