Ingredients for Farfalle With Tuna In A Basil Lemon Dressing
- 8 ounces farfalle pasta
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 5 ounces albacore tuna in water, drained
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1-2 tablespoons pasta cooking water (optional)
- red pepper flakes (optional)
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How to Make Farfalle With Tuna In A Basil Lemon Dressing
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces of farfalle pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
- While pasta cooks, mince 2 cloves of garlic.
- Zest 1 lemon to obtain 1 tablespoon of lemon zest.
- Juice the lemon to yield 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.
- Thinly slice 1/2 cup of fresh basil leaves.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 5 ounces of tuna (drained), and sliced basil. Gently break up the tuna with a fork.
- Add 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes (halved) to the bowl.
- Once pasta is cooked, drain it well and add it to the bowl with the tuna mixture.
- Toss gently to combine. If the pasta seems dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of pasta cooking water or more olive oil to achieve desired consistency.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. Garnish with extra basil and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
14 g
Sugar
16g
Fat
24g
Carbs
31g
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