School returns this week and my niece and nephew have Meet the Teacher night tonight which is my nephew’s Birthday. I thought I would surprise his family with dinner. Having Tonnino Tuna in our home I can make dinner for his family and mine as well.
I looked through the website I decided I would make Pasta Primavera instead of Tuna Noodle Casserole. I will make a Salad as well along with Garlic Bread and Ice Tea for everyone to drink. I can’t wait to see what they think of the recipe. Would you like to join us for dinner this evening?
Servings: 6
Ingredients
Pasta:
- 1 lb short pasta (rigatoni, penne, farfalle or favorite GF pasta) – cooked as directed
- 3/4 cup of reserved pasta water
- 3/4 cup of vegetable or chicken stock
- ½ of a shallot finely diced
- 1 – 2 cloves of garlic finely minced
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, cut in ½
- 1 cup of peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped bite sized
- 1 small zucchini, sliced
- 1 ½ cups of broccoli, chopped bite sized
- 1 lemon zested
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan plus extra to garnish plates if desired
- 2 jars of Tonnino Yellow Fin Tuna with Oregano, drained
- ¼ cup of fresh basil and parsley finely chopped
- 4 TB of olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Directions
For Pasta
- Salt pasta water and bring to boil, cook pasta as directed to al dente and reserve ¾ cup of pasta water at the end of the cooking process
(While pasta water is boiling/pasta is cooking)
- In a large skillet over medium high heat add 2 TB of olive oil, shallot. Sauté for 3 – 5 minutes until soft
- Add one vegetable, season each with salt and pepper at a time starting with bell pepper, broccoli, zucchini and peas. Sauté each for 3 – 5 minutes until soft
- Add cherry tomatoes and sauté for 5 minutes
- Transfer vegetables to a large bowl
- Add 2 TB of olive oil to pan and sauté garlic
- Add in stock and pasta water and simmer until reduced by half
- Add in cream and simmer for 2 minutes
- Add in pasta, vegetables and lemon zest, toss together and take off of heat
- Add in cheese, herbs and tuna, toss together once more
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
