Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA-PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain.
• Place pasta in a large bowl; add tuna, tomatoes, red onion, and olives.
• Combine vinegar, garlic, oil, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake vinaigrette well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA PASTA

Steps:

• Dice the onion and cook it in a large skillet along with the minced garlic, anchovy filets and olive oil. Cook until the onions are soft and transparent and the anchovies have dissolved.
• Meanwhile, cut the squash into half rounds or quarters. Add the squash to the skillet and continue to saute until they are slightly softened.
• Add the can of tomatoes, roughly chopped olives, basil, crushed red pepper, salt, and cracked black pepper. Stir to combine. Nestle the tuna steaks down into the sauce, place a lid on top and let simmer until the tuna is cooked through. The tuna will turn from mauve to white as it cooks. When it is completely white, it is done.
• While the tuna is poaching in the sauce, cook the pasta according to the package directions (boil for 5-7 minutes or until al dente). When the pasta is finished, drain in a colander.
• When the fish and pasta are finished cooking, gently lift the fish out of the skillet and then stir in the freshly chopped parsley and pasta. Serve the pasta with sauce and vegetables topped with a piece of tuna steak.

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute tuna in 1 tablespoon oil until fish flakes easily with a fork; cool. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper and remaining oil; shake well. , Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. , In a large salad bowl, combine the pasta, tuna, cucumber, onion, olives, tomato and feta cheese. Drizzle with dressing; gently toss to coat.

NO-MAYO MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Place tuna in a bowl and flake with a fork. Add bell pepper, oil, lemon juice, mustard, capers, and parsley; stir well to combine and season with salt and pepper. Serve with salad greens, cucumbers, and crackers on the side.