Whole Grain Spaghetti With Tuna And Vegetables 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 CASSEROLE WITH WHOLE GRAIN PASTA AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• Boil whole grain pasta to desired texture and drain
• Stir in: mushroom soup, tuna, peas, carrots, onion, celery, oregano or dill, garlic and black pepper
• Mix in: ½ cup breadcrumbs and butter or margarine
• Pour mixture into casserole dish
• Top mixture with remaining breadcrumbs
• Cook until topping starts to brown - about 10 minutes
• Let sit for 5 - 10 minutes
• Salt to taste
• Serve!

WHOLE GRAIN SPAGHETTI WITH TUNA AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
• While pasta is cooking, in a separate skillet heat up the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and saute for approximately 5-10 minutes.
• Add the garlic, mushrooms, tomatoes, beans, tuna, chicken broth, lemon juice, and spices and simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• When pasta is finished, drain and add to the vegetable mixture.
• Add Parmesan cheese, stir and serve.

WHOLE-WHEAT PASTA WITH GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add 1 teaspoon salt and the pasta. Return to a boil, and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat until hot but not smoking. Add garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, until golden, about 3 minutes. Stir in red-pepper flakes and parsley. Remove from heat.
• Add pasta and remaining teaspoon salt to skillet. Toss until pasta is well coated. Transfer to a bowl, and sprinkle with zest and more parsley.

WHOLE WHEAT SPAGHETTI WITH WHITE BEANS AND TUNA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water on to boil.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium low heat.
• Add the onion and cook until softened.
• Add the red pepper, celery, and garlic and cook for 3 minutes more.
• Stir in the white beans and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil and simmer, for 5 minutes.
• Add the hot pepper flakes and tuna, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and simmer until heated through.
• Keep warm while you cook the pasta according to apckage directions.
• Drain pasta and transfer to a bowl.
• Toss with the sauce.