LEMONY TUNA AND PASTA

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Categories     Fish     Bake

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups dried rigatoni or penne pasta (6 oz.)
1 cup coarsely chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard
1 Tbsp. snipped fresh dill or 1 tsp. dried dill
1 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 5.5-oz. cans chunk tuna (packed in olive oil), drained
1/2 cup finely crushed herb-seasoned croutons
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
1 small lemon, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. caprers (optional)
Dill sprigs (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 1-1/2-quart baking dish; set aside. cook pasta according to package directions; drain. 2. In medium saucepan cook celery, onion, and garlic in hot oil until tender. Stir in flour, mustard, dill lemon peel, and pepper. Add broth all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, whisking to remove any lumps. Stir in tuna and pasta. Transfer to prepared baking dish. 3. In small bowl stir together croutons and melted butter. Sprinkle on tuna mixture. Bake covered, for 15 minutes. Uncover. Top with lemon slices, bake, uncovered, 5 minutes more or until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with capers and dill sprigs.

Zimile Nxumalo
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would definitely make it again, but I would make a few changes to suit my own taste.


Brian C Hardy
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The pasta was a bit overcooked. I think I would cook it for less time next time.


Mitchell Merkel
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The tuna was a bit dry. I think I would cook it for less time next time.


Salie Majiet
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The capers were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would omit them next time.


Lynnisha Williams
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This dish was a bit too lemony for my taste. I think I would use less lemon juice next time.


ABDUL NISAR
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The lemon sauce was light and flavorful, and the tuna was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mr. SuavaeTV
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This dish was easy to make and tasted great! The lemon sauce was delicious and the tuna was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Kokab Saba
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This was a great recipe! The lemony sauce was light and flavorful, and the tuna was cooked perfectly. I also liked the addition of the capers, which added a nice briny flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


LaFonda Bradford
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The lemon sauce was so refreshing and flavorful, and the tuna was cooked perfectly. I also loved the addition of the capers, which added a nice briny flavor. I will definitely be making this dish agai


Juice Baby
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This dish was a hit with my family! The tuna was cooked perfectly, and the lemon sauce was light and flavorful. The pasta was also cooked al dente, just the way I like it. Overall, this is a great recipe that I would definitely recommend.


Alija Basnet
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I've tried many tuna pasta recipes before, but this one is by far my favorite. The lemon and capers give it such a unique and delicious flavor. I also love that it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


TUMUHAIRWE BABRA
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This lemony tuna and pasta dish was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the lemony sauce adding a refreshing brightness to the richness of the tuna and pasta. I followed the recipe precisely, and it turned out just as pictu