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Pasta with Pea Pesto and Tuna Balls

June 25, 2011 by Erica Dinho 10 Comments

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Pasta with pea Pesto and Tuna Balls

Do you keep tuna cans in your pantry for quick meals like I do? If you don’t, you’ll have to get some to try this wonderful tuna balls recipe. They are amazing on a bed of pasta, tossed with pea pesto.

The pea pesto is delicious, and you won’t miss the basil, I promise. I served this fabulous Pasta with Tuna Balls with a green salad on the side. It is an easy and fabulous meal for the whole family.

Enjoy it!

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Ingredients

(4 servings)

    For the Tuna balls

  • 2 (7-ounce) tuna cans, drained.
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Salt and pepper
  • 3/4 cup bread crumbs
  • Olive oil
  • Pea and Walnut Pesto

  • 1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas, defrosted
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 pound your favorite pasta

Directions

  1. To make the tuna balls:
  2. Place the tuna, onions, mustard, lime juice, eggs, garlic powder, salt, pepper and the bread crumbs into a medium mixing bowl and stir to combine.
  3. Divide the mixture into balls and set aside on a parchment lined pan. Allow to rest for 15 minutes.
  4. Heat enough olive oil to cover the bottom of a saute pan over medium heat.
  5. Add the tuna balls and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  6. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels. Set aside.
  7. To make the Pea-Pesto:
  8. Pulse together the peas, Asiago, garlic and walnuts in a food processor. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil until well combined.
  9. Season with salt and pepper, if needed. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
  10. To make the pasta:
  11. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the 2 Tbs. salt and the pasta to the boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until al dente, according to the package instructions. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
  12. In a serving bowl, mix 1/4 cup of the cooking water with 2 cups of the pesto. Store the rest for another use. Add the drained pasta and toss to combine.
  13. Add as much of the remaining cooking water as needed to loosen the sauce. Serve with tuna ball on top.

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Comments

  1. Empar says

    June 25, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Erica hola!
    Este plato es de lujo!!
    Un beso.

    Reply
  2. Joan Nova says

    June 25, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Simple and I’m sure delicious.

    Reply
  3. Lyndsey ~The Tiny Skillet~ says

    June 25, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Erica this is another amazing recipe. When I made a pea puree I was surprised on how sweet it was. Do you notice the sweetness in this recipe? Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Erica says

      June 25, 2011 at 8:40 PM

      Lyndsey- It was sweet and delicious!

      Reply
  4. Belinda @zomppa says

    June 26, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    This is an incredibly flavorful way to dress up tuna!

    Reply
  5. Angela Zuluaga says

    June 26, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Hi Erica,
    Sounds really delicious and easy, my husband and boys like pesto so I will definitely try this variation.
    Thanks for the recipes! I was wondering if you have an easy arequipe recipe, I tried doing it once and it was nothing like the real thing.
    Gracias!

    crayoncitocolombiano.com

    Reply
  6. norma says

    June 27, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Now I know what to do with y tuna cans..its usually tuna sandwiches. Great idea with the pea pesto…gives it a sweeter taste…

    Reply
  7. rebecca subbiah says

    June 27, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    wow awesome meal never thought to use tuna this way

    Reply
  8. Faith says

    June 27, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    I also keep cans of tuna in the pantry to make yummy things like this! Looks like a really delicious meal, Erica!

    Reply
  9. Oysterculture says

    July 3, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    I’ve never used tuna this way, it sounds just amazing and I love the sound of the pea and walnut pesto. Just delicious!

    Reply

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