Monday, December 29, 2014

Italian Tuna Pasta

  • 8 oz farfalle
  • 1/4 c extra virgin olive oil 
  • 2 tsp lemon zest 
  • 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 
  • 1/2 tsp salt 
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 
  • 3 celery ribs, sliced 
  • 1 cucumber, peeled, halved, seeded, and sliced 
  • 1 red bell pepper, halved and thinly sliced 
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced 
  • 2 cans solid white tuna in olive oil, drained 
  • 1 tbsp drained capers 
  •  1/3 c thinly sliced fresh basil


Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions; drain.

Meanwhile, whisk together olive oil and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in celery and next 5 ingredients. Add hot pasta, and toss to coat. Stir in basil. Serve immediately, or chill until ready to eat.