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Recipe: Tuna and Spicy Mustard Penne Pasta

18 May
Tuna and Spicy Mustard Penne Pasta

Tuna and Spicy Mustard Penne Pasta

I would say I’ve been slacking with blogging, but I just honestly haven’t had the time. But I’m back on it…I promise.

Since I’m short on time, a lot of my meals have to be prepped and cooked in a hurry, including this Tuna and Spicy Mustard Penne Pasta. You can go from start to finish in 15 minutes without sacrificing flavor with this recipe.

Mustard Sauce

Use the Oil from the Can of Tuna and Some Whole Grain Mustard to Make this Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup whole wheat penne pasta
  • 2 5-ounce cans of tuna (in oil)
  • 2 TBSP whole grain mustard (I always use Creole mustard)
  • 2 TBSP chopped parsley

Directions:

    1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    2. Cook the penne pasta until al dente, reserving one cup of pasta water before draining..
    3. Drain the tuna, reserving the oil in a small bowl.
Tuna and Spicy Mustard Penne Pasta

Garnish Tuna and Spicy Mustard Penne Pasta with Fresh Parsley

  1. In a separate bowl, break up the tuna pieces and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the reserved oil with the mustard over low heat.
  3. Add the drained pasta and tuna to the skillet and toss to combine.
  4. Add the pasta water as necessary to create a sauce that clings to the pasta noodles.
  5. Toss in the chopped parsley, mix to combine and serve.

In a way, this is a sort of quick tuna casserole, just without all the baking and extra calories that come with it.

If you’re still sticking strong to your New Year’s resolutions, this recipe is also light on the waistline since it doesn’t involve cheese, cream or butter. Next time you’re in a hurry, give it a try and you’ll realize you can create bold flavors in a short amount of time.

 
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Posted by on May 18, 2017 in Cookin', Entrees, Recipes

 

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Recipe: Fusilli Pasta with Sweet Pea Pesto and Goat Cheese

30 Oct

Fusilli Pasta with Sweet Pea Pesto and Goat Cheese

Fusilli Pasta with Sweet Pea Pesto and Goat Cheese


Full disclosure: this Fusilli Pasta with Sweet Pea Pesto and Goat Cheese is a Spring dish, but I had a craving so I made it. And I’m not waiting until the earth thaws out to share it.

This recipe combines the pasta, pesto with sweet peas and goat cheese for a dish that’s sweet, pungent and has a light acidity. It’s a great side dish for chicken or fish. Or, you can do like I did, and just eat a big bowl of it.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound fusilli pasta
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup grated romano (or parmesan) cheese
  • 3 oz. goat cheese
  • 1 pound thawed green peas
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Fusilli Pasta with Sweet Pea Pesto and Goat Cheese

Need a quick side dish? Try Fusilli Pasta with Sweet Pea Pesto and Goat Cheese.


Directions:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fusilli in the boiling water until al dente.
  2. Drain pasta, but reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water.
  3. In a food processor, process the garlic, basil and pine nuts until very fine.
  4. Add the olive oil and cheese and process to combine.
  5. Add the peas and season with salt and pepper. Process until all ingredients are smooth.
  6. Spoon the pea pesto into a large bowl then add pasta and toss to coat.
  7. If needed, add pasta water, gradually, to loosen the sauce.
  8. When pasta is thoroughly coated in sauce, crumble in the goat cheese and toss again.
  9. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve as a side or as a main course.

The pea pesto will make the pasta look like it’s been hit with green radiation since it’s so bright. That said, this is a delicious pasta dish if you’re looking to trade out alfredo or marinara sauce.

To make this recipe even healthier, I used whole wheat fusilli. Bring some Fusilli Pasta with Sweet Pea Pesto and Goat Cheese to you’re next dinner and you won’t be disappointed.

 
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Posted by on October 30, 2012 in Cookin', Recipes, Sides

 

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