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Tuna 'piccata'
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 4
A quick, easy, and very tasty pasta dish. Tuna, cilantro, garlic, capers and parmesan combine to make a delightful sauce for bow tie pasta. Unusual but delicious - enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
6 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 bunches cilantro, coarsely chopped
6 tablespoons lemon juice
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained and mashed until no large chunks remain
3 teaspoons capers
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Five minutes before pasta will be done, start the sauce.
2. Saute garlic in oil.
3. Add cilantro and 4 tablespoons lemon juice and saute until greens are slightly wilted.
4. Add tuna and capers and mix well, stirring to keep things from sticking. Add lemon juice as needed to keep things moist. Remove from heat when warmed through.
5. Pour sauce over pasta and mix. Add Parmesan cheese and mix again. Serve.
By RecipeOfHealth.com