Tuna and Pear Melt
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Spaghetti with Tuna, Artichokes and Pesto
Serves2
Prep Time5 min
cook Time
10 min
Time to Table15 min
Cherish your loved one with this delicious 15-minute spaghetti meal with fresh ingredients and great quality tuna. That’s Amore!
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Ingredients
Basil Pesto:
1 cup (250 mL) fresh basil
1 cup (250 mL) baby arugula
1/4 cup (60 mL) extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp (5 mL) toasted pine nuts
Pasta:
175 g spaghetti
2 tsp (10 mL) olive oil
1 cup (250 mL) cherry tomatoes
1 shallot, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 cup (125 mL) dry white wine
2 cans (80 g each) CLOVER LEAF® Flaked Light Tuna in Olive Oil or Flaked Light Tuna in Olive Oil & Chili Pepper
3 tbsp olive oil (from tuna cans)
1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped artichoke hearts
2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper
2 tbsp (30 mL) shaved Parmesan cheese
PREP INSTRUCTIONS
- Basil Pesto: In blender or food processor, combine basil, arugula, oil, garlic and pine nuts; pulse until finely chopped but not smooth. Add 2 tbsp (30 mL) water to thin out paste.
- Pasta: Cook spaghetti in large pot of boiling salted water until al dente; drain.
- Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet set over medium heat; cook tomatoes, shallot and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add wine; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until wine is reduced by half. Transfer mixture into a large bowl and add the cooked spaghetti, pesto, tuna with oilve oil, artichokes, lemon juice and pepper, tossing to coat well.
- Divide between 2 bowls; sprinkle with shaved Parmesan.
Tip:
- For a creamier texture, stir in 1 tbsp of mascarpone cheese at the end of step #3.
- For a bit of heat, add a pinch of hot pepper flakes.
nutrition
| Amount per serving |
% Daily Value |
|
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 880 | |
| Fat | 66 g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat | 10 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Saturated + Trans | 50% | |
| Carbohydrate | 42 g | |
| Fibre | 6 g | 21% |
| Sugars | 5 g | 5% |
| Protein | 25 g | |
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | |
| Sodium | 580 mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 13% | |
| Iron | 19% |
