Linguine With Italian Tuna And White Beans Recipes

LINGUINE WITH ITALIAN TUNA AND WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package; drain and rinse under cold water. Drain tuna, reserving oil in a salad bowl; whisk juice, garlic, salt and pepper with oil. Flake tuna into same bowl. Add pasta, beans, onion and chopped parsley; toss gently to coat with dressing. Serve garnished with parsley leaves and lemon slices, if desired.

TUNA AND WHITE BEAN PASTA WITH GREMOLATA BREAD CRUMBS

Steps:

• Heat 4 tablespoons EVOO in small pan over medium-low heat with anchovies, if using. Melt anchovies into oil until they dissolve then add garlic and stir 2 minutes then add breadcrumbs and stir and cook until deeply golden in color. Stir in zest of 2 lemons and parsley and crushed red pepper flakes. Turn off heat and transfer to a bowl.
• Heat a large pot of water to a boil for pasta.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat with 2 tablespoons EVOO, couple of turns of the pan. Add celery, onions and 2 cloves garlic to the pan and cook until just tender, 5 minutes. Add white beans and rosemary and heat through 2 to 3 minutes more. Add wine, vermouth or broth, flakes tuna and tomato, if using. Stir 2 minutes then turn off heat.
• Just before draining the pasta, add a ladle of starchy cooking water to pan along with the drained pasta, toss to combine. Serve in shallow bowls with lots of breadcrumbs and a drizzle of oil on top.

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.

ITALIAN WHITE BEANS WITH TUNA

Steps:

• Drain beans and rinse well.
• In a large bowl, combine garlic, thyme, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Beat with fork.
• Add beans and red onion to bowl , toss to coat.
• Break tuna up into medium-size chunks and toss lightly with beans.
• Serve at room temperature - can be stored in fridge for up to a day.
• NOTE : depending on how much there is, you may want to use the oil from the canned tuna in the recipe.

LINGUINE WITH TUNA AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, cook linguine to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; return to saucepan.
• Reserve 2 tablespoons of the feta cheese for garnish. Add remaining feta cheese and remaining ingredients to linguine; toss to mix. Sprinkle with reserved feta cheese.

BROTHY PASTA WITH WHITE BEANS, TUNA AND KALE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat, then add a small handful of salt. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain the pasta.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan or very deep skillet over medium heat. (Alternatively, cook the pasta and then wipe out the pot before proceeding.) Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add the kale, rosemary and crushed red pepper. Cook until the kale is just starting to wilt, about 3 minutes. Add the stock and bring to a simmer over high heat. Add the pasta, beans and tuna and simmer over low heat until hot, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into shallow bowls and top with grated Parmesan. Serve with crusty bread.