tuna pasta with olives & artichokes

Name: Tuna Pasta with Olives & Artichokes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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

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LINDA BAILEY

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI

Updated on Feb 6, 2014

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.

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Grill

yield 4 servings, about 2 cups each

Ingredients

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

How To Make tuna pasta with olives & artichokes

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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..
Step 3

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.
Step 4

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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