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Canned Tuna Pasta Recipe


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  • Author: Maxine Dubois
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Description

This Pesto Tuna Pasta Recipe is made with tuna, pasta, basil, nuts, garlic, olive oil, parmesan, greek yogurt and lemon juice.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves (no stems)
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 2 large cloves garlic
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese or pecorino romano
  • 1 (5 oz) canned tuna
  • 3 cups fresh bite sized pasta
  • 3 tablespoons greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, add the basil leaves, pine nuts and garlic and process until minced. Slowly add the olive oil and cheese and process until smooth. This should yield about one cup of pesto.
  2. Cook the pasta according to package instructions and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, add the celery, tuna, ½ cup of pesto, greek yogurt, pasta, and lemon juice.

Notes

Add move olive oil when blending the pesto if you prefer a more fluid consistency.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: American