Tuna Niçoise Pasta Toss Recipe

Name: Tuna Niçoise Pasta Toss
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups small red potatoes, quartered (about 10 ounces); 2 cups (1-inch) cut green beans (about 1/2 pound); 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1/3 cup diced shallots; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups uncooked cavatappi (spiral-shaped pasta); 2 tablespoons minced fresh or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon; 2 tablespoons coarse-grained mustard; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 (9-ounce) can solid white tuna in water, drained; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups small red potatoes, quartered (about 10 ounces)
2 cups (1-inch) cut green beans (about 1/2 pound)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/3 cup diced shallots
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups uncooked cavatappi (spiral-shaped pasta)
2 tablespoons minced fresh or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
2 tablespoons coarse-grained mustard
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (9-ounce) can solid white tuna in water, drained
Freshly ground pepper

1
Place potatoes in a medium saucepan. Cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 7 minutes. Add beans; cook an additional 3 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Drain.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots; saute 3 minutes. Add potatoes, beans, and garlic; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; set aside.
4
Combine 2 tablespoons oil, tarragon, mustard, vinegar, and salt; stir well. Combine pasta, potato mixture, and tuna in a large bowl; toss well. Drizzle mustard mixture over pasta mixture, tossing gently to coat. Serve with freshly ground pepper.

375

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups small red potatoes, quartered (about 10 ounces), 2 cups (1-inch) cut green beans (about 1/2 pound), 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1/3 cup diced shallots, and more.

Yes, Tuna Niçoise Pasta Toss 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.

Tuna Niçoise Pasta Toss

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