TUNA PASTA WITH OLIVES & ARTICHOKES

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From Diabetic Connect. Toss grilled tuna with pasta, artichoke hearts,green olives and tomatoes. Grilling the tuna gives this ultra fresh pasta dish a subtle smokiness. But if you're pressed for time, try canned tuna in place of the grilled fish.

Provided by LINDA BAILEY @miffed13

Categories     Fish

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounce(s) tuna steak, cut into 3 pieces or canned tuna
4 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 teaspoon(s) freshly grated lemon zest
2 teaspoon(s) chopped fresh rosemary, or 1 teaspoon dried, divided
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper
6 ounce(s) whole-wheat gobbetti, rotini or penne pasta
10 ounce(s) frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 cup(s) chopped green olives
3 clove(s) garlic, minced
2 cup(s) grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup(s) white wine optional
2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh basil, or parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium-high or you can use canned. Put a large pot of water on to boil. Toss tuna pieces in a bowl with oil,lemon zest,fresh rosemary (or dried),salt and pepper. Grill the tuna until just cooked through,about 3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer to a plate. When cool enough to handle,flake the tuna into bite size pieces. Meanwhile,cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium heat..
  • Add artichoke hearts,olives, garlic and the remaining rosemary Cook stirring until the garlic is just beginning to brown,3-4 minutes. Add tomatoes and wine. Bring to a boil and cook.
  • Stirring occasionally,until the tomatoes are broken down and the wine has reduced slightly,about 3 minutes more.Stir in the pasta,tuna pieces,lemon juice and the remaining salt. Cook until heated through,1-2 minutes. Garnish with basil(or parsley),if desired.

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