Tuna Snap Peas Bell Pepper Pasta Ribbons Recipes

TUNA, SNAP PEAS, BELL PEPPER & PASTA RIBBONS

Steps:

• Note * no boil noodles are cooked and used for texture in this salad.
• Bring 8 Cups of water and salt to boil in a large pot, add the broken noodles, cover, lower heat and cook gently for 5 minutes.
• Add the trimmed sugar snap peas to the pot, cover and cook 2- 3 minutes, until the peas are tender and the noodles are firm tender.
• Drain off the water from the pot, put the noodles and sugar snap peas into a serving bowl, add the bell pepper, lemon juice and undrained tuna, toss to mix all. Season with fresh black pepper and salt if desired. Serve immediately.

JAN'S PASTA-N-PEAS WITH TUNA AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place the oil from the sun dried tomatoes in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add in onions and garlic. Cook over medium heat until onions begin to turn translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the broth to the onions and bring to a simmer.
• Stir in the peas and the sun dried tomatoes. Cook for another 3 minutes. Peas should remain crisp so be careful not to over cook.
• Stir in undrained tuna and heat through. Be careful not to break up too many large pieces of the tuna while stirring. Cook about 2-3 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste and crushed red pepper if desired.
• Serve immediately over hot pasta. Garnish with parsley and top with grated Parmesan cheese.