Tuna And Tomato Quickie Recipes

TUNA AND TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook 1 sliced shallot in 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until softened, 4 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons capers; cook 1 minute. Add one 14-ounce can cherry tomatoes; cook, stirring, until the tomatoes burst, 5 minutes. Smash with a spatula, then stir in one 7-ounce can Italian oil-packed tuna, breaking it into chunks. Toss with 12 ounces cooked spaghetti and 3 tablespoons olive oil, adding up to 3/4 cup pasta-cooking water to loosen the sauce; season with salt and pepper.

IMPOSSIBLY EASY TUNA, TOMATO AND CHEDDAR PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over low heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender. Sprinkle tuna, 1/2 cup of the cheese and the onion in pie plate.
• In medium bowl, stir remaining ingredients except tomato with wire whisk or fork until blended. Pour into pie plate.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Top with tomato slices and remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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.

QUICK TUNA-STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell for each. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain. , In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, celery salt, dill and pepper. Stir in the tuna, celery and cashews if desired. Spoon into tomato shells.

TANGY TOMATO TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish.
• Mix macaroni, tomato sauce, tuna, cottage cheese, onion, cream cheese, sour cream, and salt together in the prepared casserole dish. Stir bread crumbs and butter together in a bowl; spread over tuna mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is cooked through and bubbling, 35 to 40 minutes.

TUNA-TOMATO NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook noodles in a pot of boiling water until done. Drain.
• In a large skillet, saute onion in oil. Add undiluted soup, chili powder, salt, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer 5 minutes. Mix in noodles, 1 cup cheese, and tuna. Spoon into a greased 1 quart casserole dish.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. While still hot, sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

BROILED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place an oven rack 6 inches from the top of the oven, preheat the broiler, and and arrange tomato slices on a foil-lined baking sheet.
• Combine olive oil, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl and brush onto the tops of the tomatoes.
• Combine bread crumbs, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl and sprinkle the mixture over the tomatoes.
• Place under the broiler until topping starts to brown, 3 to 4 minutes, checking frequently to avoid burning.
• Transfer tomatoes to a plate, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, and serve.

TUNA WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Spread the tomatoes evenly in an oval dish 13 by 9 by 2 inches. Arrange fish over tomatoes. Drizzle with the oil and lemon juice, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Scatter basil over all.
• Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap. Cook at 100 percent power in a high-power oven for 7 1/2 minutes. Prick plastic to release steam.
• Remove from oven. Let stand, covered, for 2 minutes. Uncover and serve immediately.

TUNA AND TOMATO QUICKIE

Steps:

• Prepare macaroni and cheese dinner mix according to package directions.
• Saute onions in margarine until tender.
• Add tuna, onions, tomatoes, parsley, salt and pepper to macaroni, mix well.
• Pour into greased 2-qt. casserole, sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350F for approximately 15 minutes or until cheese is a golden brown and bubbly.

CARROT AND PINEAPPLE SLAW

Steps:

• Stir together carrot matchsticks and pineapple tidbits in a large bowl. Add yogurt, mayonnaise, chopped fresh basil, poppy seeds, ground mustard, and salt. Stir until combined.