Ingredients
- 1/2 pound pasta such as fusilli, quadrefiore or radiatore
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 large, fresh water chestnuts, peeled, or 1 small Granny Smith apple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 4 large scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 6 cups (packed) chopped frisse (10 ounces)
- 1 jar (8 to 10 ounces) imported tuna packed in olive oil, drained and broken into large chunks with a fork
Tuna With Pasta And Frisse
Meal: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredient: Seafood
Season: Winter
Contributor: Food & Wine Magazine
Directions
4 SERVINGS
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain well and toss with 1 tablespoon of the extra-virgin olive oil.
- In a saucepan of boiling salted water, blanch the water chestnuts for 1 minute. Drain and slice 1/4 inch thick.
- In a large bowl, mix the remaining 1/3 cup of olive oil with the scallions, lemon juice and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Add the pasta, frisse, tuna and the water chestnuts or apple; toss well and serve.
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