Tuna Pasta Fritters With Salsa Recipe

Name: Tuna Pasta Fritters With Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup small shell pasta, shapes; 425 g tuna in water, drained; 1 medium zucchini, grated and drained; 1 cup flour; 2 eggs; ½ cup milk; ¼ cup chopped chives; 2 large mint leaves, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon red onion, finely sliced and chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon mint leaf, sliced for decoration

Servings: persons

½ cup small shell pasta, shapes
425 g tuna in water, drained
1 medium zucchini, grated and drained
1 cup flour
2 eggs
½ cup milk
¼ cup chopped chives
2 large mint leaves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
1 tablespoon red onion, finely sliced and chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon mint leaf, sliced for decoration

1
Cook pasta in a saucepan of boiling water for 10 minutes, or according to instructions on packet.
2
Drain and rinse pasta under cold water.
3
Combine pasta with the tuna, zucchini, flour, eggs, milk chives and mint leaves.
4
Mix well and season to taste.
5
Heat oil in a pre-heated frying pan and drop in tablespoons of mixture.
6
Cook both sides for 3-4 minutes or until golden.
7
Remove to a paper towel lined plate and keep warm.
8
Combine tomato salsa ingredients and serve over patties.

548

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup small shell pasta, shapes, 425 g tuna in water, drained, 1 medium zucchini, grated and drained, 1 cup flour, and more.

Yes, Tuna Pasta Fritters With Salsa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tuna Pasta Fritters With Salsa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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