Fedelini With Tuna And Chickpeas Food

CHICKPEA AND TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Place the chickpeas in a small, deep bowl and pour in enough cold water to cover by at least 4 inches. Let the beans soak in a cool place or the refrigerator at least 12 hours or up to 1 day.
• Drain the beans and transfer them to a 3-quart saucepan. Pour in enough water to cover by three fingers. Bring to a boil over high heat. Adjust the heat to simmering and cook until the beans are tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Check the level of the water, adding a little water from time to time to keep the beans completely covered. Remove the chickpeas from the heat, stir in the salt, and let stand until cooled.
• Drain the beans and transfer them to a large serving bowl. Add the tuna, red onion, olive oil, vinegar, and parsley. Toss gently to keep the tuna in big pieces. Add salt if necessary, and pepper to taste. Toss gently and serve, with the bread if you like.

FEDELINI WITH TUNA RAGU

Steps:

• Pour the tomatoes and their juices into a medium heavy saucepan and use a wooden spoon to mash them up a bit. Add the garlic, 1 teaspoon of the parsley, the olive oil, salt, and red pepper flakes. Turn the heat on to medium and bring to a simmer. Decrease the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have thickened to a sauce consistency, about 20 minutes. (Reduce the heat to low if necessary to keep the sauce at a gentle simmer.)
• Stir in the tuna, anchovies, capers, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of parsley. Cook until the sauce is heated through and the ingredients have all melded together nicely, another 3 to 5 minutes.
• While the sauce is cooking, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and stir to separate the noodles. Cook, according to the manufacturer's instructions, until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Return the pasta to the pot and spoon some of the sauce over it. Toss well to thoroughly coat the noodles, adding a splash or two of the reserved cooking liquid if necessary to loosen the sauce. Transfer the pasta to a bowl, top with additional sauce, and eat.

SPICY TUNA & CHICKPEA PATTIES

Steps:

• Mix the yogurt with half the coriander in a small bowl. Cover and chill until needed.
• Tip the chickpeas into a food processor. Blitz for a just a few seconds so they keep some of their texture. Transfer to a large bowl. Flake in the tuna and mix in the onion, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, chilli and rest of the coriander. Season, then gently stir to mix all the ingredients. Shape into 12 patties with your hands. Dust with flour.
• Heat half the oil in a large frying pan. Cook 6 patties for 5-6 minutes, turning over after 3 minutes. Keep them warm while you cook the rest.
• Put the tomatoes in the pan. Cook over a high heat for 30-40 seconds until warmed through and starting to soften. Serve with the patties (3 per person) and the coriander dip.