How to make Easy Tuna Pesto Pasta - Using Doña Elena Al Dente Pasta
Last Tuesday, August 27, I received a special package from Doña Elena Al Dente Pasta.
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Dona Elena products |
This time I would really love to share a very simple recipe that I also tried recently. So are you ready to cook, Mommies and Daddies?
I really love Tuna Pasta. But this one is with a Twist.
Because We’re making Tuna Pesto Pasta.
Ingredients:
- 250g Doña Elena Al Dente Linguine
- 1tbsp Doña Elena Pure Olive Oil
- ½ medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2-3cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (185g) Doña Elena Tuna Chunks in Sunflower Oil
- 4 tbsp Doña Elena Green Pesto Sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Here's our ingredients for Tuna Pesto Pasta. (sorry the Dona Elena pesto sauce is not included in the photo) |
Procedure:
- Cook the pasta per package instructions.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet, Then sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and sauce until fragrant.
- Add the tuna and cook for 2 minutes, Stir in the pesto sauce. Mix well and seasoned as needed.
- Drain the cooked pasta and add into the skillet. Toss pasta until fully coated with the sauce.
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Saute onion and garlic in olive oil |
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Add the Dona Elena 100% tuna chunks in sunflower oil |
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Added the Dona Elena Linguine Pasta |
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Added the Dona Elena Pesto Sauce |
By the way, did you know that Al Dente pasta is very easy to
cook? In just 7 minutes, you already have your Al Dente Pasta ready.
1.
Boil 4 liters of water and add ½ tablespoon salt.
2.
Add 500g Doña Elena Al Dente Linguine into rapidly boiling water.
3.
Cook uncovered and maintain water at a rolling
boil
4.
Stir occasionally to prevent pasta from sticking
together
5.
Cook for 7 minutes or until Al Dente
6.
Drain Immediately
7.
Add ½ tablespoon Doña Elena Extra Virgin Olive Oil to keep your pasta al
dente while you prepare the sauce
8.
Top with your favorite pasta sauce.
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Cook uncovered. Stir occasionally to prevent from sticking together |
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Add 1/2 tablespoon of Dona Elena Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
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Enjoying my Tuna Pesto Pasta |
For more Mediterranean-inspired dishes or latest products from Doña Elena, check their instagram account @donaelenacuisineraclub or their facebook page, Doña Elena Cuisinera Club
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