GEMELLI WITH TUNA AND CHERRY TOMATOES

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Gemelli with Tuna and Cherry Tomatoes image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan in a slow stream
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 (6-ounce) cans Italian tuna in olive oil, drained
1/2 pint small cherry or grape tomatoes, coarsely chopped
Coarse salt and black pepper
1 pound gemelli pasta -- short braids of pasta or other short-cut pastas can be substituted, such as penne rigate, cooked to al dente in salted water
1/3 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped, about 3 handfuls
20 leaves fresh basil leaves, shredded

Steps:

  • Heat a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil and garlic to the pan. When garlic speaks by sizzling in oil, add tuna and mash into oil with the back of a wooden spoon. Let the tuna sit in the oil 5 to 10 minutes to infuse the fish flavor into the extra-virgin olive oil and to give the tuna time to break down -- it will almost melt into the extra-virgin olive oil. Raise the flame a bit and add the coarsely chopped tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Heat the tomatoes through, 2 minutes, then add hot, drained pasta that has been cooked to al dente. Add parsley to the tuna and pasta and toss to combine well and evenly coat pasta. Adjust seasonings. Top pasta with shredded basil and serve.

SARAH BIRUNGI
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This recipe is a keeper! It's simple to make and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it.


Pawan Patel
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover tuna.


Gamer Broken
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy pasta dish. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Khalil Khalial
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


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Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Nteboheleng Exillia
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Yum!


Kalab Zinaye
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This was delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.


Cratious Machekera
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Meh.


Maykr Drone
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Not a fan. The flavors just didn't work for me.


Sherri James
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This was way too salty for me. I think I'll try it again with half the amount of salt.


Knox Nkuna
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I found the recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra garlic and red pepper flakes to give it more flavor.


DTMS 7
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The sauce was a bit too oily for me, but the flavors were great. I'll try it again with less oil next time.


Yohanis Mulugeta
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I used canned tuna instead of fresh, and it still turned out great. This is a great recipe for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


Arfan Uddin Ovi
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This was a quick and easy weeknight meal that my whole family enjoyed. The kids loved the cherry tomatoes.


James Okane
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I added some chopped Kalamata olives and a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little extra flavor. It was a great addition!


ak Jey
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. Will definitely make this again.


Joseph Lumbard
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This dish was a hit with my family! The tuna and cherry tomatoes paired perfectly with the gemelli pasta, and the lemon-herb sauce was light and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.