GEMELLI WITH TUNA AND CHERRY TOMATOES

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Gemelli with Tuna and Cherry Tomatoes image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan in a slow stream
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 (6-ounce) cans Italian tuna in olive oil, drained
1/2 pint small cherry or grape tomatoes, coarsely chopped
Coarse salt and black pepper
1 pound gemelli pasta -- short braids of pasta or other short-cut pastas can be substituted, such as penne rigate, cooked to al dente in salted water
1/3 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped, about 3 handfuls
20 leaves fresh basil leaves, shredded

Steps:

  • Heat a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil and garlic to the pan. When garlic speaks by sizzling in oil, add tuna and mash into oil with the back of a wooden spoon. Let the tuna sit in the oil 5 to 10 minutes to infuse the fish flavor into the extra-virgin olive oil and to give the tuna time to break down -- it will almost melt into the extra-virgin olive oil. Raise the flame a bit and add the coarsely chopped tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Heat the tomatoes through, 2 minutes, then add hot, drained pasta that has been cooked to al dente. Add parsley to the tuna and pasta and toss to combine well and evenly coat pasta. Adjust seasonings. Top pasta with shredded basil and serve.

Omole Olajide
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This recipe looks delicious. I'm going to make it tonight.


Emmanuel Onuh
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I can't wait to try this recipe.


menaa banasawi
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This dish is a keeper.


Ufgkk Hjcb
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5 stars!


Toxic Obi
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I highly recommend this recipe.


andhi jeltu
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This is the best tuna pasta dish I've ever had.


Tanguy
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I will definitely be making this recipe again.


rubina sumona
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This pasta dish is so flavorful and delicious.


Black Simba
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Daisy Alvarado
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tuna. I had a can of tuna in my pantry, and I didn't know what to do with it. This recipe was the perfect solution.


SHIHAV MAZUMDER
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cherry tomatoes and capers helped to balance out the flavor of the tuna.


Aqil Khan
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The combination of tuna, cherry tomatoes, and capers is divine. I added a little bit of red pepper flakes for some extra spice, and it was perfect.


Hira Yaseen
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to whip it up in no time, and it tasted just as good as if I had spent hours in the kitchen.


MD Shihad
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The tuna and cherry tomatoes added a delicious flavor, and the gemelli noodles were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.