Best Brothy Pasta With White Beans Tuna And Kale Recipes

White Beans and Kale image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 bunch Tuscan kale, tough stems discarded, thinly sliced (about 8 cups)
One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, undrained
2 strips lemon zest, removed with a vegetable peeler
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the kale and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 3 minutes. Stir in the beans with the liquid from the can, lemon zest, 2 cups water and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until the liquid has reduced and the kale is tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
Transfer the kale and beans to a serving bowl. Scatter the parsley and chives over the top and serve with lemon wedges.
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Tuna and White Bean Pasta with Gremolata Bread Crumbs image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 tablespoons EVOO
6 flat filet anchovies, optional
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup breadcrumbs, toast and grind stale bread or store bought (have frozen ends in fridge to give tip - save ends until you have a bunch, toast and grind)
2 lemons
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1 pound penne or ziti rigate
4 ribs celery, finely chopped
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 (15-ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1/2 cup white wine, white vermouth or chicken broth
2 cans 6 ounces each Italian tuna in oil or water, drained
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped or 1 can 15 ounces can diced tomatoes, drained, optional

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.

Brothy Pasta with White Beans, Tuna and Kale image

Provided by Justin Chapple

Categories main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces radiatore or orecchiette pasta
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
8 ounces Tuscan kale, tough stems removed, leaves chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 quart chicken stock or low-sodium broth
One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
One 6- to 8-ounce jar tuna ventresca in olive oil (or two 3.5-ounce cans solid tuna in olive oil), drained
Grated Parmesan, for serving
Crusty bread, for serving

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.

Linguine with Italian Tuna and White Beans image

Provided by Georgia Downard

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces spinach linguine
8 ounces canned Italian tuna packed in oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 large cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped Italian leaf parsley, plus whole leaves for garnish
1/2 thinly sliced lemon (optional)

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.