Tuna With Three Herb Pesto Food

TUNA PESTO PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling water according to packet instructions less 1 minute.
• While the pasta is cooking, make the pesto: In a small blender/mini food processor place the basil, grated parmesan, cashew nuts, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 4 tablespoons olive oil.
• Blend until smooth, adding a little more olive oil if it seems dry. Place to one side.
• Drain the pasta keeping 120ml (½ c) of the pasta water.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium frying pan and fry the crushed garlic over a medium heat for 1 minute.
• Add the drained tuna and heat through.
• Stir through the cooked pasta and then the pesto, adding a little of the pasta water if it seems dry.
• Check for seasoning, adding a squeeze of lemon juice, salt and black pepper to taste.
• Serve straight away.

PESTO TUNA

Steps:

• Make sure the tuna is as well drained as possible, I squeeze mine in a sieve.
• Mix with pesto and pepper to taste.
• If you want a more"spreadable" consistency, mix in the mayonnaise.
• A little lemon juice adds some zing if you like a more tangy flavour.
• Refrigerate for at least 20minutes to allow flavours to meld.
• Serve either as a sandwich or on crackers.

GRILLED TUNA WITH BASIL PESTO

Steps:

• Preheat grill to 400 degrees F.
• Wash and pat dry the tuna steaks. Season with salt and pepper and brush both sides with olive oil. Place tuna on hot grill and sear each side for 2 minutes for rare. If you prefer well done, cook the tuna an additional 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and let it rest.
• Into the bowl of a food processor, add the garlic, basil leaves, pine nuts, salt, and pepper. Pulse until finely chopped. With the blender still running, slowly pour 1/2 cup of olive oil. Check for a thick, yet smooth consistency, adding more oil if necessary. Transfer to a bowl and stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan.
• Slice the tuna across the grain and on a bias into 1/2-inch thick slices. Place the slices on a serving plate and drizzle with lemon juice. Sauce tuna with pesto.

THREE-HERB PESTO

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor purée all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until smooth.Pesto keeps in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, chilled, up to 1 week.
• Let pesto come to room temperature before using. Makes about 1 cup.

CHEESY TUNA PESTO PASTA

Steps:

• Boil the pasta. Meanwhile, tip the tuna and its oil into a large bowl with the pesto. Mash together with a wooden spoon. Stir in a third of the cheese and all of the tomatoes. Heat the grill to high.
• When the pasta is cooked, drain and toss through the pesto mix. Tip into a shallow baking dish and scatter with the remaining cheese. Place the dish under the grill for 3-4 mins until just melted, then serve with a green salad and garlic bread.