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Javier's Farfalle Tonno With Fresh Basil and Greek Olives Recipe

Javier's Farfalle Tonno With Fresh Basil and Greek Olives Recipe

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Javier's Farfalle Tonno With Fresh Basil and Greek Olives

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Ingredients:

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4 -8 oz farfalle pasta
1 lemon , zest and juice
10 oz tuna in water, drained
4 -5 spring onions, chopped
10 -15 large fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
20 black olives, chopped
1 -2 roasted pimiento, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup olive oil
salt , to taste
pepper , to taste
grated parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)

Directions:

Prepare pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, peel lemon and slice the lemon zest finely. Squeeze lemon juice and remove seeds.
Break the drained tuna into small pieces. Complete chopping of spring onions, basil leaves, olives (and pimientos, if using).
In a large skillet on medium heat, pour about 1/4 cup of olive oil and warm it lightly. Saute the spring onions for about 2 minutes. Once finished, turn off heat.
Add in the lemon zest, basil, olives, tuna, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Mix the sauce well.
Warm the sauce lightly just before adding in the pasta.
Drain pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
Toss the pasta in with the sauce. Add in a small amount of the reserved pasta water, and mix well before serving. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	249.87 Kcal (1046 kJ)
Calories from fat	150.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.74g	26%
Cholesterol	25.52mg	9%
Sodium	388.17mg	16%
Potassium	203.73mg	4%
Total Carbs	10.73g	4%
Sugars	0.91g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.38g	6%
Protein	15.41g	31%
Vitamin C	11.2mg	19%
Iron	37.5mg	208%
Calcium	37.8mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	143.75 Kcal (602 kJ)
Calories from fat	86.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.63g	26%
Cholesterol	14.68mg	9%
Sodium	223.31mg	16%
Potassium	117.2mg	4%
Total Carbs	6.17g	4%
Sugars	0.52g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.79g	6%
Protein	8.86g	31%
Vitamin C	6.4mg	19%
Iron	21.6mg	208%
Calcium	21.7mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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