Tuna Pasta with Olives & Artichokes
By
LINDA BAILEY
@miffed13
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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.
Rating:
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Serves:
4 servings, about 2 cups each
Prep:
15 Min
Cook:
25 Min
Method:
Grill
Ingredients
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8 oztuna steak, cut into 3 pieces or canned tuna
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4 Tbspextra-virgin olive oil, divided
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2 tspfreshly grated lemon zest
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2 tspchopped fresh rosemary, or 1 teaspoon dried, divided
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1/2 tspsalt, divided
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1/4 tspfreshly ground pepper
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6 ozwhole-wheat gobbetti, rotini or penne pasta
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10 ozfrozen artichoke hearts, thawed and squeezed dry
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1/4 cchopped green olives
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3 clovegarlic, minced
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2 cgrape tomatoes, halved
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1/2 cwhite wine optional
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2 Tbsplemon juice
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1/4 cchopped fresh basil, or parsley for garnish
How to Make Tuna Pasta with Olives & Artichokes
- 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.
About Tuna Pasta with Olives & Artichokes
Main Ingredient: Spice/Herb/Seasoning
Regional Style: American
