Fusilli with Tuna
This dish can be served also at room temperature like a "pasta salad".
Ingredients
Before you start
Keep the serving dishes in the oven at the lowest setting so they are warm when you serve.
Put a colander in the sink to drain the cooked pasta so that it will be ready when needed.
Method
- To save time, the sauce preparation and the pasta cooking can be done at the same time. Start cooking the pasta.
- Meanwhile, manually mince the sun-dried tomatoes or purée them in a blender or food processor on ‘pulse'. Put them in a serving bowl. Pit the olives and chop them coarsely, then add them to the bowl. Pour in the oil and lemon juice.
- Open the tuna can, then drain and discard the oil. Shred the tuna and add it to the bowl. Mix and add enough of the pasta cooking water to make a sauce. Adjust the seasoning. Generally, you don't need to add salt since tuna is already salty.
- Pour the drained fusilli into the serving bowl and mix thoroughly with the sauce. Serve in the warmed dishes. Scatter chopped chives on top of each serving (optional).
Remarks
Parmesan is not added since the flavour of fish sauces in general does not benefit from the addition of cheese.
Nutrition Facts Table
per 1 serving (350g)
|
Amount % Daily Value |
|
Calories 640 |
|
Fat 26 g 40 % |
|
Saturated
3.9 g 19 % |
|
Cholesterol 10 mg |
|
Sodium 460 mg 19 % |
|
Carbohydrate 65 g 22 % |
|
Fibre 5 g 19 % |
|
Sugars 1 g |
|
Protein 34 g |
|
Vitamin A 4 % |
|
Vitamin C 31 % |
|
Calcium 5 % |
|
Iron 23 % |
Servings of Canada's Food Guide
1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to :
|
Vegetables and Fruits : | ¼ | serving |
|
Grain Products : | 2 ¾ | servings |
|
Milk and Alternatives : | 0 | serving |
|
Meat and Alternatives : | 1 | servings |
Claims
This recipe is :- Free :
- Added Sugar, Trans Fat
- Low :
- Cholesterol, Saturated Fat, Sodium
- Source of :
- Folacin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6
- Good source of :
- Copper, Fibre, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin K, Zinc
- Excellent source of :
- Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin E
- Diet-related health claims :
- Artery-healthy, Heart-healthy
DIABETES Exchange
| Food Group | Exchanges |
|---|---|
| Starches | 4 |
| Fruits | 0 |
| Vegetables | ½ |
| Meat and Alternatives | 3 |
| Fats | 4 ½ |
15% to 25% savings from one merchant to another. Imagine how much you could save on a full grocery cart!
Subscribe to our PLUS or PREMIUM plans and save $150/month* on your groceries.
I want to maximize my savings * Based on an average-sized household of 2.5 peopleLeave a review
Members' Reviews
lvb22
2011-05-11T23:48:11+00:00 may 11, 2011 | I would make this recipe againReally good. my daughter is sensitive to tomatoes, but this has just enough tomatoes to give it flavor, but not enough for problems. really need the sundried tomatoes, regular tomatoes don't have enough flavor by themselves. light and refreshing.
SunshineRG
2011-02-01T16:35:46+00:00 february 01, 2011 | I would make this recipe againI enjoy the simplicity of this and it is healthy. enjoy the tart flavour of sundried tomatoes. I added preserved oil olives so it was a little richer in flavour. Just black olives in brine would balance out the saltiness of the sundried tomatoes.
wendyae2007
2009-05-25T13:23:13+00:00 may 25, 2009 | I would make this recipe againThis was soo good, my boyfriend served himself 3x!! The olives and tomatoes add soo much taste! Simple, fast and delicious! thank you!
Katharsis
2009-02-03T14:35:06+00:00 february 03, 2009 | I would make this recipe againThis was much tastier than I expected it to be. A nice flavour twist on a simple pasta lunch. My 2 year old even ate it.
Top Reviews
View All ReviewsSunshineRG
february 01, 2011 | I would make this recipe againI enjoy the simplicity of this and it is healthy. enjoy the tart flavour of sundried tomatoes. I added preserved oil olives so it was a little richer in flavour. Just black olives in brine would balance out the saltiness of the sundried tomatoes.
wendyae2007
may 25, 2009 | I would make this recipe againThis was soo good, my boyfriend served himself 3x!! The olives and tomatoes add soo much taste! Simple, fast and delicious! thank you!
lvb22
may 11, 2011 | I would make this recipe againReally good. my daughter is sensitive to tomatoes, but this has just enough tomatoes to give it flavor, but not enough for problems. really need the sundried tomatoes, regular tomatoes don't have enough flavor by themselves. light and refreshing.
Subscribe to SOS Plus
Already a PLUS, PREMIUM or VIP? Sign in