Javier's Farfalle Tonno With Fresh Basil and Greek

Name: Javier's Farfalle Tonno With Fresh Basil and Greek Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 -8 ounces farfalle pasta; 1 lemon, zest and juice; 10 ounces tuna in water, drained; 4 -5 spring onions, chopped; 10 -15 large fresh basil leaves, finely chopped; 20 black olives, chopped; 1 -2 roasted pimiento, chopped (optional); ¼ cup olive oil; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; grated parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

4 -8 ounces farfalle pasta
1 lemon, zest and juice
10 ounces tuna in water, drained
4 -5 spring onions, chopped
10 -15 large fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
20 black olives, chopped
1 -2 roasted pimiento, chopped (optional)
¼ cup olive oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
grated parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)

1
Prepare pasta according to package directions.
2
Meanwhile, peel lemon and slice the lemon zest finely.
3
Squeeze lemon juice and remove seeds.
4
Break the drained tuna into small pieces.
5
Complete chopping of spring onions, basil leaves, olives (and pimientos, if using).
6
In a large skillet on medium heat, pour about 1/4 cup of olive oil and warm it lightly.
7
Saute the spring onions for about 2 minutes.
8
Once finished, turn off heat.
9
Add in the lemon zest, basil, olives, tuna, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
10
Mix the sauce well.
11
Warm the sauce lightly just before adding in the pasta.
12
Drain pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
13
Toss the pasta in with the sauce.
14
Add in a small amount of the reserved pasta water, and mix well before serving.
15
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

688

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -8 ounces farfalle pasta, 1 lemon, zest and juice, 10 ounces tuna in water, drained, 4 -5 spring onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Javier's Farfalle Tonno With Fresh Basil and Greek Olives falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

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Javier's Farfalle Tonno With Fresh Basil and Greek Olives

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