Orzo pasta with tuna in a frying pan topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 can (400 g) of canned chopped tomatoes without salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1.5 cups orzo pasta
- 1 can (400 g) canned cannellini beans, rinsed
- 1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 can (140 g) of canned lump albacore tuna in its own juices, drained
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Preparation:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and half the green onion and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and oregano and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
- Stir in 2.5 cups water, orzo pasta, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and stir in the beans. Cover and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add the bell pepper and continue to simmer, covered, until tender, about 3 minutes. Add the tuna, lemon juice, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with the remaining green onions.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 489, Total Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 2g, Protein 24g, Carbohydrates 75g, Fiber 8g, Cholesterol 15mg, Sodium 448mg, Sugars 0g. |