Tuna Snap Peas Bell Pepper Pasta Ribbons 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!

TUNA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool the pasta. Let stand 5 minutes.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, parsley, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the pasta, tuna, peas, celery, bell pepper, and onion. Gently fold together until well coated, making sure not to break up the tuna too much.
• Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Spoon into a serving bowl lined with lettuce leaves. Top with chips just before serving.

PASTA RIBBONS WITH SMOKED HAM AND MINTED PEAS

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling, salted water.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the onion for 3-4 minutes until beginning to soften.
• Cut the smoked ham into strips about 5mm wide and 3 cm long. Add to the pan and cook for 1 minute then add the peas and liquid and simmer for 4-5 minutes until the liquid has evaporated. Season to taste with a little salt and plenty black pepper.
• Drain the pasta and return to the pan. Add the pea mixture and the mint and toss together. Divide between boils and pass around the parmesan.

TUNA FISH PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Place the tuna into a bowl with the peas, and lightly stir to break up the tuna and combine with the peas. Add the mayonnaise, garlic powder, and pepper, and stir to mix well.

ROAST SUGAR SNAPS & GREEN BEANS WITH TONNATO DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. For the dressing, put the tuna, anchovies, garlic, Dijon, egg yolks, some black pepper and a little salt in a food processor. Blitz while slowly adding the oil, a drop at a time, letting the mixture thicken between each addition. Add the vinegar, taste and add however much lemon you think it needs. Stir in the capers. The mixture shouldn't be as thick as mayonnaise - you should be able to drizzle it. If it's too thick, whisk in water 1 tsp at a time to loosen.
• Put the beans onto one or two baking trays where they can lie in a single layer. Add the olive oil, toss with your hands and roast for 8 mins. Put some of the tonnato dressing on a platter, then spoon the beans on top. Drizzle with more of the dressing and scatter over the parsley. Offer the rest of the dressing on the side.

TUNA, SNAP PEAS, BELL PEPPER & PASTA RIBBONS

Steps:

• Note * no boil noodles are cooked and used for texture in this salad.
• Bring 8 Cups of water and salt to boil in a large pot, add the broken noodles, cover, lower heat and cook gently for 5 minutes.
• Add the trimmed sugar snap peas to the pot, cover and cook 2- 3 minutes, until the peas are tender and the noodles are firm tender.
• Drain off the water from the pot, put the noodles and sugar snap peas into a serving bowl, add the bell pepper, lemon juice and undrained tuna, toss to mix all. Season with fresh black pepper and salt if desired. Serve immediately.