Cilantro Pesto Primavera With Seared Tuna Recipe

Name: Cilantro Pesto Primavera With Seared Tuna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked penne rigate (about 2 cups); 1 tablespoon butter; 1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced (about 3/4 cup); 1 small yellow squash, halved lengthwise and sliced (about 1/2 cup); 1/2 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed; 1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 6 (6-ounce) Yellowfin tuna fillets; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

8 ounces uncooked penne rigate (about 2 cups)
1 tablespoon butter
1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced (about 3/4 cup)
1 small yellow squash, halved lengthwise and sliced (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 (6-ounce) Yellowfin tuna fillets
Cooking spray

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; place in a large bowl.
2
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, squash, and peas; saute 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes; saute 30 seconds. Add vegetable mixture and 1/2 cup Cilantro Pesto to pasta, tossing gently to coat.
3
Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly over tuna. Return skillet to medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add tuna to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Slice tuna across grain into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Spoon about 1 cup pasta mixture onto each of 6 plates; top each serving with 1 sliced tuna steak.
4
Note: Nutritional analysis includes Cilantro Pesto.

304

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces uncooked penne rigate (about 2 cups), 1 tablespoon butter, 1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced (about 3/4 cup), 1 small yellow squash, halved lengthwise and sliced (about 1/2 cup), and more.

Yes, Cilantro Pesto Primavera With Seared Tuna falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cilantro Pesto Primavera With Seared Tuna

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