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Farfalle With Tuna in Basil-Lemon Dressing

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Farfalle With Tuna in Basil-Lemon Dressing

Ingredients

For 2 people

  • 8 ounce(s) farfalle pasta
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup(s) fresh basil leaves, packed
  • 6 ounce(s) albacore tuna in water, well drained
  • 1 cup(s) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup(s) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 dash(es) salt
  • 1 dash(es) pepper

Directions

Boil pasta in salted water. Mince garlic. Zest lemon to get one tbsp. zest. Juice the lemon. (About two tbsp.) Shred basil into thin strips. Whisk together garlic, zest, lemon juice, olive oil in a large bowl and toss in tuna, breaking it up, add basil and tomatoes. Drain pasta well and add to bowl. Toss well. If pasta seems dry, add either a little pasta cooking water or more olive oil. Serve warm, or room temperature.

Nutrition facts

  • Kcal: 774.68 kcal
  • Fibers (g): 5.84g
  • Sodium (mg): 403.23mg
  • Carbs: 88.71g
  • Fat: 31.64g
  • Saturated fat (g): 4.42g
  • Proteins: 35.35g