Toddler Tuna Sammi W Mini Farfalle Recipes

FARFALLE WITH TUNA IN A BASIL LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Boil pasta in salted water.
• Mince garlic.
• Zest lemon to get one tablespoon zest. Juice the lemon. (About two tablespoons.).
• Shred basil into thin strips.
• Whisk together garlic, zest, lemon juice, olive oil in a large bowl and toss in tuna, breaking it up, add basil and tomatoes.
• Drain pasta well and add to bowl. Toss well.
• If pasta seems dry, add either a little pasta cooking water or more olive oil.
• Serve warm, or room temperature.

MINI FARFALLE WITH TOMATOES AND CORN

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions (about 7 minutes) and ff using fresh tomatoes: blanch for 3--60 seconds, peel, remove seeds, chop and set aside.
• In a medium skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the onions until just tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes to cooked onion and simmer for an additional 3 minutes. Season to taste. Add corn to skillet and heat for another 2 minutes.
• Drain pasta and toss with sauce. Stir in cheese and basil just before serving.

RACHAEL RAY'S TUNA MELT SAMMIE

Steps:

• Heat panini press or cast iron skillet for pressing sammy.
• If using a skillet, you will need another heavy skillet to press with or a brick, wrapped in foil.
• Flake tuna in bowl. Add chopped artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, capers, parsley, shallots and arugula.
• Dress with lemon juice and liberal drizzle of oil.
• Mix to combine salad thoroughly, season with pepper to taste.
• Arrange half of the cheese, overlapping the slices, on the bottom half of ciabatta.
• Top with salad in even layer then arrange remaining cheese and top with bread.
• Cut the loaf into 4 sections and press a few minutes to melt cheese and heat through.

FARFALLE AND TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
• Add in 4 tablespoons reserved oil from the tuna; stir to mix well.
• Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions; drain well.
• Put drained pasta in a large bowl.
• Add in Alfredo sauce, green onion, peas, lemon peel, lemon juice, and salt and pepper; stir to mix well.
• Pour mixture into a 3-quart casserole dish.
• Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over the top.
• Bake at 375 degrees for about 20-25 minutes or until pasta is hot and topping is golden brown.

FARFALLE TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in salted boil water for 9 minutes add peas for 1 minute and drain well.
• Meanwhile place remaining ingredients in a large bowl tossing to blend.
• Add pasta and toss to coat.
• Chill for at least 2 hours. Garnish with parsley sprig.
• Enjoy.