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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Main Dishes » Pasta and Rice » Pasta With Pea Pesto And Tuna Balls

    Pasta with Pea Pesto and Tuna Balls

    Jun 25, 2011 · Modified: Jul 15, 2021 by Erica Dinho · 10 Comments

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    Pasta with Pea Pesto and Tuna Balls

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 10 votes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 7-ounce tuna cans, drained.
    • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
    • 2 large eggs beaten
    • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
    • Salt and pepper
    • ¾ cup bread crumbs
    • Olive oil
    • 1 10-ounce package frozen peas, defrosted
    • 1 garlic clove
    • ½ cup grated Asiago cheese
    • ½ cup walnuts
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • Salt and pepper
    • ⅓ cup olive oil
    • 1 pound your favorite pasta

    Instructions
     

    • 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 ½ cup of the cooking water.
    • In a serving bowl, mix ¼ 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.
    • Add as much of the remaining cooking water as needed to loosen the sauce. Serve with tuna ball on top.
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    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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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Empar

      June 25, 2011 at 12:04 pm

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

      Reply
    2. Joan Nova

      June 25, 2011 at 3:20 pm

      5 stars
      Simple and I'm sure delicious.

      Reply
    3. Lyndsey ~The Tiny Skillet~

      June 25, 2011 at 5:01 pm

      5 stars
      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

        June 25, 2011 at 8:40 pm

        5 stars
        Lyndsey- It was sweet and delicious!

        Reply
    4. Belinda @zomppa

      June 26, 2011 at 12:01 am

      5 stars
      This is an incredibly flavorful way to dress up tuna!

      Reply
    5. Angela Zuluaga

      June 26, 2011 at 4:52 pm

      5 stars
      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

      June 27, 2011 at 2:49 pm

      5 stars
      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

      June 27, 2011 at 6:26 pm

      5 stars
      wow awesome meal never thought to use tuna this way

      Reply
    8. Faith

      June 27, 2011 at 6:37 pm

      5 stars
      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

      July 03, 2011 at 10:17 pm

      5 stars
      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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