Showing posts with label Basil. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Basil. Show all posts

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Tuna Pasta with Sundried Tomatoes





Ingredients:

¼ cup butter
½ cup olive oil
8 cloves garlic, sliced
1 can (184 grams) Tuna Chunks Spanish Style, drained
½ cup white wine
½ cup sundried tomatoes, soaked and sliced
500 grams spaghetti noodles, cooked
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground
black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped basil
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese


Procedure:
Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet. Add sliced garlic and sauté until lightly browned. Add tuna, sundried tomatoes and white wine. Toss in cooked pasta and add a little hot water, about ¼ cup. Season with salt and pepper. Add chopped basil and remove from heat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.

Makes 3 servings
DHA Content:
93 mg per serving


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Saturday, June 26, 2010

Tuna Mushrooms & Veggie Pizza





Ingredients:

½ cup pizza sauce*
2 medium (10-inch) frozen pizza crusts (thaw before using)
1can (184 grams) Tuna Chunks in Vegetable Oil, drained
¼ cup sliced tomatoes
¼ cup white onion rings
¼ cup sliced green bell pepper
¼ cup sliced button mushrooms
1 cup shredded mozzarella or quickmelt cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves (or 2 tablespoons
chopped fresh sweet Basil leaves)
2 tablespoons olive oil

*Pizza Sauce Recipe (prepare ahead):

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons tomato paste ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 ½ cups tomato sauce 1 tablespoon sugar


Procedure:

Heat olive oil. Sauté garlic. Add tomato paste and tomato sauce. Season with oregano, salt, pepper and sugar. Cover and allow to simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool slightly before using. Sauce may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or up to 6 months if frozen.

Makes 2 pizzas
DHA Content:
53 mg per serving


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Procedure:

Spread pizza sauce on crust. Top with tuna, tomato, sliced tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, mushrooms and cheese. Sprinkle top with basil leaves and drizzle with olive oil. Broil pizza for about 15 minutes or until cheese has melted and crust turns crispy.


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