🐟 Quick Recipe: Legume Pasta with Tuna and Cherry Tomatoes
This dish is ideal for a protein-rich and tasty meal!
1. Cooking the Legume Pasta (Start) ⏱️
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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Add the Yellow Lentil Casarecce
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Don't forget to reserve a ladleful of the cooking water before draining.
2. Preparing the Quick Sauce 🍅
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While the pasta is cooking, heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil in a non-stick pan.
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Add 1-2 cloves of garlic (whole or minced, depending on preference) and, if you like, a pinch of chilli pepper.
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When the garlic is golden, add the cherry or datterini tomatoes cut in half.
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Sauté the tomatoes for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften and release their juice. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Adding the Tuna 🎣
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Drain the tuna (in oil or natural, your choice) and add it directly to the tomatoes in the pan.
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Stir gently to combine the tuna with the hot tomato sauce for a couple of minutes, allowing the flavours to meld.
4. Finishing and Serving ✨
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Drain the legume pasta (remember to reserve the cooking water).
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Add the drained pasta to the pan with the tuna and cherry tomatoes.
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Sauté it over medium heat for about a minute. If the sauce is too dry, add a little of the pasta cooking water, stirring until a light creamy sauce forms.
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Remove from heat, add a handful of chopped fresh parsley or basil to finish.
Serving: Serve immediately to best enjoy the creaminess and quickness of the dish.
