Lemony Tuna And Pasta Recipe

Name: Lemony Tuna And Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dried rigatoni or penne pasta (6 oz.); 1 cup coarsely chopped celery; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard; 1 Tbsp. snipped fresh dill or 1 tsp. dried dill; 1 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel; 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper; 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 5.5-oz. cans chunk tuna (packed in olive oil), drained; 1/2 cup finely crushed herb-seasoned croutons; 2 Tbsp. butter, melted; 1 small lemon, thinly sliced; 1 Tbsp. caprers (optional); Dill sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups dried rigatoni or penne pasta (6 oz.)
1 cup coarsely chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard
1 Tbsp. snipped fresh dill or 1 tsp. dried dill
1 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 5.5-oz. cans chunk tuna (packed in olive oil), drained
1/2 cup finely crushed herb-seasoned croutons
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
1 small lemon, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. caprers (optional)
Dill sprigs (optional)

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1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 1-1/2-quart baking dish; set aside. cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
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2. In medium saucepan cook celery, onion, and garlic in hot oil until tender. Stir in flour, mustard, dill lemon peel, and pepper. Add broth all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, whisking to remove any lumps. Stir in tuna and pasta. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
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3. In small bowl stir together croutons and melted butter. Sprinkle on tuna mixture. Bake covered, for 15 minutes. Uncover. Top with lemon slices, bake, uncovered, 5 minutes more or until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with capers and dill sprigs.

939

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dried rigatoni or penne pasta (6 oz.), 1 cup coarsely chopped celery, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Lemony Tuna And Pasta 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.

Lemony Tuna And Pasta

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