Midnight Pasta With Tuna Pancetta And Spinach Food

TUNA PASTA RECIPE, MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE

Steps:

• Bring 3 quarts of water to a rolling boil and add 1 tbsp of kosher salt. Cook the pasta in the boiling water to al dante according to package (most spaghetti will cook in 9 to 11 minutes or so). After the pasta has been cooking for 5 minutes, add the frozen peas to cook with the pasta for the remainder of the time. When the pasta is ready, take ¾ cup of the cooking water and set it aside. Drain the pasta and peas in a colander.
• In a large, deep cooking pan, heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over medium-high till shimmering but not smoking. Add the red bell peppers and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, tossing regularly. Add the garlic and cook, tossing frequently, for 30 seconds or so until fragrant.
• Now, add the cooked pasta and peas to the pan and toss to combine. Add the tuna, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, oregano, black pepper, kalamata olives, jalapeno if using, and a big sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Drizzle a bit of extra virgin olive oil and some of the pasta cooking water as needed. Give everything a toss. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
• Transfer the tuna pasta to serving bowls. Enjoy!

SPAGHETTI AGLIO E OLIO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of salt and the pasta and cook according to the directions on the package. Set aside 1 1/2 cups of the pasta cooking water before you drain the pasta.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a pot large enough to hold the pasta, such as a 12-inch saute pan or a large, shallow pot. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until it just begins to turn golden on the edges-don't overcook it! Add the red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds more. Carefully add the reserved pasta-cooking water to the garlic and oil and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, add 1 teaspoon of salt, and simmer for about 5 minutes, until the liquid is reduced by about a third.
• Add the drained pasta to the garlic sauce and toss. Off the heat, add the parsley and Parmesan and toss well. Allow the pasta to rest off the heat for 5 minutes for the sauce to be absorbed. Taste for seasoning and serve warm with extra Parmesan on the side.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO & SPINACH TUNA PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
• Add the sun-dried tomatoes and lemon juice and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
• Add the tuna, salt, and pepper, and mix until thoroughly combined.
• Add the pasta and spinach and cook for about 1 minute, until spinach starts to wilt.
• Remove the pasta from the heat and serve.
• Enjoy!

MIDNIGHT PASTA WITH TUNA, PANCETTA AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Meanwhile in a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup olive oil until shimmering. Add the garlic and cook over moderate heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the pancetta and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pancetta is golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach and tuna, breaking up the tuna with a spoon. Add the wine and cook until nearly evaporated about 1 minute. Drain the spaghetti, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Add the pasta and reserved cooking liquid to the skillet and cook over moderate heat, tossing, until the liquid is nearly absorbed, about 1 minute. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tbs oil, season with salt. Serve immediately.

MIDNIGHT PASTA WITH GARLIC, ANCHOVY, CAPERS AND RED PEPPER

Steps:

• Put the spaghetti in a large pot of well-salted rapidly boiling water and cook only until firmly al dente. (Depending on the brand of pasta, this will be 8 to 10 minutes, but check frequently to see. )
• While the pasta is cooking, warm the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, without letting it brown. Stir in the anchovies, capers and red pepper and cook for a half-minute more, then turn off the heat.
• Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Pour in the garlic mixture, add the parsley, if using, and toss well to coat. Serve with grated Parmesan if desired.

PASTA SALAD WITH SPINACH AND TUNA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions.
• Chop and rinse spinach.
• Drain pasta and place in a large bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients while pasta is still hot - salt and pepper to taste.
• Chill for about an hour. Remove and taste - adjust seasoning accordingly.
• Enjoy!

TUNA, OLIVE & SPINACH SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Add the spaghetti, lower the heat to medium and cook for 10 mins until al dente.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large, lidded frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion until softened, about 5-6 mins. Then, flake in the tuna and adding the olives, lemon zest, juice and spinach. Stir together and cover, then leave to cook for 3 mins. Turn off the heat, leaving it covered for 5 mins, until the spinach has wilted.
• Drain the pasta, reserving 150ml of the cooking water. Add the pasta to the tuna mixture and toss together, adding a good splash of the reserved water. Add most of the herbs, toss together and season with black pepper. Divide between bowls, and top with the remaining herbs.

TUNA SPINACH PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large pot according to package directions. Meanwhile, drain tuna, set aside. Mince garlic, set aside.
• When pasta is done, drain and set aside. Reduce heat to medium. In same pot, add olive oil. Add garlic. Saute garlic over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until garlic takes on color. When garlic is colored to a medium golden brown, add spinach. Lid pot and reduce heat, stirring occasionally. When spinach is shiny and wilted, add tuna. Stir. Lid and let simmer for one minute. Add pasta, stir. Lid again, let simmer one minute. Add breadcrumbs, stir, lid for one minute. Add cheese, stir and serve.