Tuna Pasta Primavera Recipes

EASY TUNA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• In 12-inch skillet, heat milk, hot water, butter, contents of uncooked pasta and sauce mix pouches (from Tuna Helper box), carrots and tuna to boiling over high heat, stirring occasionally.
• Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in broccoli and mushrooms. Cover; simmer about 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat; let stand covered 5 minutes (sauce will thicken as it stands).

QUICK EASY TUNA PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
• Add the quinoa fusilli, and cook according to the packet instructions. Drain the pasta.
• Heat the oil in a pan, and add the onion. Sauté until they are golden brown.
• Add the garlic, and cook until fragrant.
• Flake the tuna into the onion mixture, and heat.
• Add the tomato sauce and cooked quinoa fusilli to the tuna mixture. Stir well for 1 minute or so.
• Serve with a generous grinding of pepper, basil leaves, and Parmesan cheese.

TUNA PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain but reserve 3 tablespoons of the cooking water.
• While pasta cooks, combine asparagus and peas in a steamer basket over boiling water; cover and steam 3-4 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Drain.
• Combine steamed vegetables, onions, salt, and oil in a large bowl.
• Add pasta, pasta cooking water, tomato, and lemon juice; toss well.
• Add tuna; toss.
• Sprinkle with pepper and serve.

TUNA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package. Rinse with hot water; cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, mix frozen asparagus, carrots and water. Cover; cook over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables start to soften. Stir in tuna and Alfredo sauce. Cover; cook until thoroughly heated.
• In large serving bowl, toss warm fettuccine with tuna mixture. Garnish with parsley.

PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH SMOKED GOUDA

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the zucchini, bell pepper, carrots, mushrooms, and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for one minute more. Stir in the tomatoes, chicken broth, parsley, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce thickens. Stir in the pasta and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Top with Parmesan and Gouda cheeses before serving.

TUNA LINGUINE PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta and add the frozen vegetables to the water for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
• Drain all and return to the pan.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and toss to coat.
• I serve it with more grated cheese on top.

SPICY TUNA PASTA WITH CREAMY FRA DIAVOLO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add oil and wait until it shimmers. Add garlic and cook quickly, being careful not to burn, about 1 minute. Carefully transfer garlic slices to a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
• Add tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and salt to the same skillet. Stir and crush down tomatoes with a wooden spoon. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Remove lid from sauce and stir. Add in tuna steaks. Cover and cook until tuna flakes easily with a fork, 8 to 10 minutes. Add 1/2 of the fried garlic, parsley, cream, and 1/2 of the basil.
• To serve, add pasta to bowls and ladle tuna sauce on top. Garnish with remaining basil chiffonade and fried garlic. Serve immediately.