One Pot Creamy Lemon Spring Tuna Pasta
One pot pasta is the perfect kind of recipe for those busy weeknight schedules. Our Creamy Lemon Spring Tuna Pasta bring all the bright flavours of the season together in one medley!
10 minutes
PREP TIME
20 minutes
TOTAL TIME
4
SERVINGS
Ingredients
DRESSING:
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Coarse salt and freshly-cracked black pepper to taste
PASTA:
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed and cooked
- 2 cans (170g) Ocean’s Chunk Light Tuna, drained
- 2 stalks of celery, sliced
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- ⅓ cup fresh mint, minced
- Coarse salt and freshly-cracked black pepper to taste
Product Used
Directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook orzo according to package directions. Add the peas for the last 2 minutes of cooking time.
- Meanwhile, combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Drain pasta and peas and add to a large bowl or serving dish. Add the tuna, celery, and mint and stir gently to combine all ingredients well.
- Finish by adding spoonfuls of the ricotta throughout the salad and sprinkling with salt and pepper to taste.
Tips and Tricks
Try fresh dill instead of the mint for a different taste or finish with toasted almond slices for a nice crunch.
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