Pasta with green beans and tuna
4 servings
30 minutes
Pasta with green beans and tuna is a simple yet exquisite dish of Italian cuisine that combines the freshness of vegetables with the rich flavor of seafood. The origins of this recipe trace back to regions in Italy where the combination of pasta and fish is a classic. Fusilli absorb the sauce, making them an ideal companion for tender tuna, aromatic almonds, and a refreshing lemon accent. Green beans add crunch and a hint of sweetness, while garlic and parsley highlight the complexity of flavors. The dish is perfect for a light dinner or as a main course on a summer table. It cooks quickly and fills the home with Mediterranean aromas, creating an atmosphere of a warm Italian evening.
1
In a large pot, cook the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions. Add the beans 1 minute before the cooking time is up.
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Fusilli pasta: 90 g
- Beans: 60 g
2
In a medium-sized bowl, mix tuna, oil, almonds, parsley, lemon zest and juice, garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
- Canned tuna: 90 g
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Almond: 1 tablespoon
- Chopped parsley: 2 teaspoons
- Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon
- Grated lemon zest: 0.5 teaspoon
- Finely chopped garlic: 1 clove
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Drain the water from the pasta and beans. Add the mixture with tuna to them. Mix everything well.
- Fusilli pasta: 90 g
- Beans: 60 g
- Canned tuna: 90 g