Best Basil Pasta With Tuna Chickpeas And Pesto Recipes

BASIL PASTA WITH TUNA, CHICKPEAS, AND PESTO.

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A simple and nutritious gourmet-style dinner. Easy to prepare, and a delicious mix of flavors, this is sure to please. You can use any type of whole wheat pasta but we prefer to use basil pasta. Pair it with a great white wine and you've got a classic romantic dinner at home.

Provided by Chef_Indulge

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 3 , 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 lb whole wheat pasta (best with basil pasta)
1/2 cup fresh pesto sauce
1 cup organic chickpeas
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (6 ounce) can tuna
1 teaspoon freshly grated black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Prepare pasta and drain.
Return pasta to pot, add olive oil and mix to keep the noodles from sticking.
Toss noodles with pesto, tuna, and chickpeas until combined and warm.
Season with black pepper, kosher salt and parmesean cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.5, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 36.2, Sodium 1104.1, Carbohydrate 76.2, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 0.1, Protein 34.8

GRILLED TUNA WITH BASIL PESTO

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis Bio & Top Recipes

Categories main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 (2-inch thick) tuna steaks (about 1 pound each)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, peeled
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup - 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons lemon juice

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.

TOMATO BASIL PASTA

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This recipe is a simple, flavorful dish served at room temperature. Fantastic! This dish will refrigerate well and is just as yummy the next day for lunch as a cold pasta salad!

Provided by ANGELA DAWN

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups diced tomatoes
1 small onion, finely chopped
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves crushed garlic
6 leaves fresh basil, torn
10 ounces fusilli pasta
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
1 ½ cups crumbled feta cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Stir tomatoes, onion, olive oil, garlic, and basil together in a bowl.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 12 minutes. Drain.
Toss warm pasta with feta cheese and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Stir tomato mixture into pasta and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 466.5 mg, Sugar 5.2 g