Whole Wheat Spaghetti With White Beans And Tuna Recipes

WHOLE-WHEAT SPAGHETTI WITH SHRIMP AND WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook as the label directs. Reserve 2/3 cup cooking water, then drain.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add the beans, cherry peppers, garlic, red pepper flakes and ½ teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic starts browning, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque, about 3 minutes. Add the wine and cook until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.
• Add the pasta and lemon zest and juice to the skillet and toss to coat. Gradually add the reserved cooking water as needed to loosen. Add the parsley, season with salt and pepper and toss.

LINGUINE WITH ITALIAN TUNA AND WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package; drain and rinse under cold water. Drain tuna, reserving oil in a salad bowl; whisk juice, garlic, salt and pepper with oil. Flake tuna into same bowl. Add pasta, beans, onion and chopped parsley; toss gently to coat with dressing. Serve garnished with parsley leaves and lemon slices, if desired.

WHOLE GRAIN SPAGHETTI WITH TUNA AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
• While pasta is cooking, in a separate skillet heat up the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and saute for approximately 5-10 minutes.
• Add the garlic, mushrooms, tomatoes, beans, tuna, chicken broth, lemon juice, and spices and simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• When pasta is finished, drain and add to the vegetable mixture.
• Add Parmesan cheese, stir and serve.

TUNA CASSEROLE WITH WHOLE-WHEAT PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Cook the pasta in boiling water for 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the parmesan cheese and Italian bread crumbs and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine all of the other ingredients and then stir in the pasta.
• Pour the mixture into a lightly oiled baking dish (9 x 12 inches) and then spread it evenly.
• Sprinkle the parmesan and breadcrumb mixture over the casserole.
• Bake for 45-50 minutes.

TUNA SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Boil and drain spaghetti, set aside.
• In a skillet over medium heat, combine cream cheese, soup and milk with a whisk until smooth.
• Add tuna, mushrooms, olives and 1/4 cup of fresh Parmesan cheese.
• Stir until combined, and heated through.
• Toss with spaghetti.
• To serve top with additional cheese and sliced green onions.
• To make the baked version, after tossing the pasta and sauce together, pour it into a 2 quart casserole dish, prepared with non-stick spray. Sprinkle top with remaining cheese, green onions and bread crumbs. Cover and bake for 25 minutes, uncover and bake for 5 minutes more.