Tuna and White Bean Pasta with Gremolata Bread Crumbs Recipe

Name: Tuna and White Bean Pasta with Gremolata Bread Crumbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons EVOO; 6 flat filet anchovies, optional; 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 cup breadcrumbs, toast and grind stale bread or store bought (have frozen ends in fridge to give tip - save ends until you have a bunch, toast and grind); 2 lemons; 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional; 1 pound penne or ziti rigate; 4 ribs celery, finely chopped; 1 red onion, finely chopped; 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped; 1/2 cup white wine, white vermouth or chicken broth; 2 cans 6 ounces each Italian tuna in oil or water, drained; 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped or 1 can 15 ounces can diced tomatoes, drained, optional

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons EVOO
6 flat filet anchovies, optional
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup breadcrumbs, toast and grind stale bread or store bought (have frozen ends in fridge to give tip - save ends until you have a bunch, toast and grind)
2 lemons
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1 pound penne or ziti rigate
4 ribs celery, finely chopped
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 (15-ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1/2 cup white wine, white vermouth or chicken broth
2 cans 6 ounces each Italian tuna in oil or water, drained
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped or 1 can 15 ounces can diced tomatoes, drained, optional

1
Heat 4 tablespoons EVOO in small pan over medium-low heat with anchovies, if using.
2
Melt anchovies into oil until they dissolve then add garlic and stir 2 minutes then add breadcrumbs and stir and cook until deeply golden in color.
3
Stir in zest of 2 lemons and parsley and crushed red pepper flakes.
4
Turn off heat and transfer to a bowl.
5
Heat a large pot of water to a boil for pasta.
6
Heat a large skillet over medium heat with 2 tablespoons EVOO, couple of turns of the pan.
7
Add celery, onions and 2 cloves garlic to the pan and cook until just tender, 5 minutes.
8
Add white beans and rosemary and heat through 2 to 3 minutes more.
9
Add wine, vermouth or broth, flakes tuna and tomato, if using.
10
Stir 2 minutes then turn off heat.
11
Just before draining the pasta, add a ladle of starchy cooking water to pan along with the drained pasta, toss to combine.
12
Serve in shallow bowls with lots of breadcrumbs and a drizzle of oil on top.

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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: 6 tablespoons EVOO, 6 flat filet anchovies, optional, 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1 cup breadcrumbs, toast and grind stale bread or store bought (have frozen ends in fridge to give tip - save ends until you have a bunch, toast and grind), and more.

Yes, Tuna and White Bean Pasta with Gremolata Bread Crumbs falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Tuna and White Bean Pasta with Gremolata Bread Crumbs

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