BASIL PASTA WITH TUNA, CHICKPEAS, AND PESTO.

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Basil Pasta With Tuna, Chickpeas, and Pesto. image

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

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

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