Fettuccine With Tuna and Fresh Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Fettuccine With Tuna and Fresh Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces fettuccine or 12 ounces other long pasta; 1 tablespoon butter; 3 garlic cloves, minced; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 1 pinch hot pepper flakes (or to taste); salt; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 1 lemon, zest of, grated; 2 (6 ounce) cans chunk light tuna, drained; 4 small plum tomatoes, chopped; 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed; ¼ cup black olives (whole or chopped) or ¼ cup green olives (whole or chopped); 1 ½ cups fresh basil, chopped

Servings: persons

12 ounces fettuccine or 12 ounces other long pasta
1 tablespoon butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 pinch hot pepper flakes (or to taste)
salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 lemon, zest of, grated
2 (6 ounce) cans chunk light tuna, drained
4 small plum tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
¼ cup black olives (whole or chopped) or ¼ cup green olives (whole or chopped)
1 ½ cups fresh basil, chopped

1
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook fettuccine for 10 minutes or according to package directions, until tender; drain well.
2
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat.
3
Add garlic, dried basil and thyme, hot pepper flakes and salt; saute for 1 minute or until softened.
4
Whisk flour into milk and stir into saucepan with lemon zest.
5
Increase heat to medium and bring to a boil, whisking constantly for 2-3 minutes, or until sauce is thickened., Stir in tuna and tomatoes and heat through.
6
Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and season to taste with salt.
7
Divide pasta among shallow serving bowls and spoon sauce over top; sprinkle with olives and fresh bail.
8
COOKING TIP: Look for Italian tuna packed in olive oil for a deeper tuna flavor.
9
FOR THE ADVENTUROUS: Replace tuna with 4oz cooked smoked salmon and add 1 tsp crushed pink or green peppercorns with garlic or 2 tablespoons drained capers with tomatoes.

661

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces fettuccine or 12 ounces other long pasta, 1 tablespoon butter, 3 garlic cloves, minced, ½ teaspoon dried basil, and more.

Yes, Fettuccine With Tuna and Fresh Tomatoes 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.

Fettuccine With Tuna and Fresh Tomatoes

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