TUNA PICCATA PASTA SALAD
This was something I made up when my husband cooked way too much angel hair pasta one evening! The flavors married well. Try it with farfalle or rotini pasta. Bon appetit!
Provided by Kelly
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, mustard, and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Add tuna, separating into thick chunks. Add capers, and stir to combine. Pour pasta into tuna mixture, and stir gently to combine. Cover, and refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 203.1 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
TUNA 'PICCATA'
A quick, easy, and very tasty pasta dish. Tuna, cilantro, garlic, capers and parmesan combine to make a delightful sauce for bow tie pasta. Unusual but delicious -- enjoy!
Provided by quondamquadrat
Categories Tuna
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Five minutes before pasta will be done, start the sauce.
- Saute garlic in oil.
- Add cilantro and 4 tablespoons lemon juice and saute until greens are slightly wilted.
- Add tuna and capers and mix well, stirring to keep things from sticking. Add lemon juice as needed to keep things moist. Remove from heat when warmed through.
- Pour sauce over pasta and mix. Add Parmesan cheese and mix again. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 749.7, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 139.1, Sodium 319.5, Carbohydrate 85.9, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 3, Protein 41.5
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love