Tuna Pasta with Olives & Artichokes

Name: Tuna Pasta with Olives & Artichokes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings, about 2 cups each
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz tuna steak, cut into 3 pieces or canned tuna; 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 2 tsp freshly grated lemon zest; 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary, or 1 teaspoon dried, divided; 1/2 tsp salt, divided; 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper; 6 oz whole-wheat gobbetti, rotini or penne pasta; 10 oz frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and squeezed dry; 1/4 c chopped green olives; 3 clove garlic, minced; 2 c grape tomatoes, halved; 1/2 c white wine optional; 2 Tbsp lemon juice; 1/4 c chopped fresh basil, or parsley for garnish

By LINDA BAILEY
@miffed13

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.

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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 oz

tuna steak, cut into 3 pieces or canned tuna
4 Tbsp

extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 tsp

freshly grated lemon zest
2 tsp

chopped fresh rosemary, or 1 teaspoon dried, divided
1/2 tsp

salt, divided
1/4 tsp

freshly ground pepper
6 oz

whole-wheat gobbetti, rotini or penne pasta
10 oz

frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 c

chopped green olives
3 clove

garlic, minced
2 c

grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 c

white wine optional
2 Tbsp

lemon juice
1/4 c

chopped fresh basil, or parsley for garnish

How to Make Tuna Pasta with Olives & Artichokes

Step-by-Step

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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