Pasta #1: Rigatoni with Tuna, Zucchini, & Breadcrumbs
8ozRigatoni pasta
1/2cupbreadcrumbs
1can5 oz tuna in oil, drained
2tbspolive oil
2garlic clovessliced
1/2tspchili flakes
1zucchinidiced
juice of 1/2 lemon
salt & pepper to taste
3tbspfresh parsleychopped
Pasta #2: Spaghetti with Tuna, Tomatoes, & Olives
8ozSpaghetti pasta
2tbspolive oil
1/2onionfinely chopped
2garlic clovesminced
10ozcherry tomatoescut in half
1/4cupchopped kalamata olives
1tbspcapersoptional
1/2tspchili flakesoptional
1can5 oz tuna in oil, drained
salt & pepper to taste
2tbspfresh parsleychopped
2tbspParmesan cheese
Pasta #3: Penned with Ricotta and watercress
8ozPenne pasta
2tbspolive oil
1/2onionchopped
2garlic clovesminced
1cupmilk
1/2cupricotta
1can5 oz tuna in oil, drained
zest of 1 lemon
2tbsplemon juice
1/2bunch watercress
salt & pepper to taste
4tbspParmesan cheese
Instructions
For the pasta #1:
Cook pasta in boiling water according to the package direction.
Toast the breadcrumbs in a skillet over medium-low heat until golden brown. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Add olive oil in a pan over medium heat, cook garlic and red chili for 1 minute. Add the zucchini and cook until crisp tender. Add the tuna and stir gently. Add the cooked pasta, lemon juice, and parsley; toss well. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top when serving.
For the pasta #2:
Cook pasta in boiling water according to the package direction.
Heat olive oil over medium heat, add onion and garlic and cook until tender. Add tomatoes, olives, caper, and chili flakes (if using). Add the tuna and stir gently until tomatoes are slightly soft. Add the cooked pasta and a ladle of pasta water; toss well. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle parsley and Parmesan cheese.
For the pasta #3:
Cook pasta in boiling water according to the package direction.
Heat olive oil over medium heat, add onion and garlic and cook until tender. Add milk and ricotta cheese to incorporate them together and cook until the sauce slightly thickened. Add the tuna and stir. Add the watercress and stir. Add the cooked pasta, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cheese; toss all together. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle more cheese if desired.