A very tasty first course: spaghettini with zucchini, tuna, and walnuts, a sauce I will remake this summer for a creamy and genuine cold pasta!
It’s a quick recipe, the pesto of zucchini can be made in advance, adding the tuna and walnut kernels just before serving.
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SPAGHETTINI WITH ZUCCHINI, TUNA, AND WALNUTS
The kitchen of ASI
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 5 Minutes
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients for Spaghettini with Zucchini, Tuna, and Walnuts
- 4 zucchinis (medium or 3 large)
- 5.6 oz canned tuna
- 2.8 oz walnut kernels
- 11.3 oz spaghettini
- 1 shallot
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Tools for Spaghettini with Zucchini, Tuna, and Walnuts
- High-Sided Saucepan
- Cutting Boards
- Colanders
- Knives
- Blenders
- Pans
PREPARATION OF THE RECIPE SPAGHETTINI WITH ZUCCHINI, TUNA, AND WALNUTS
As I was saying, it’s a recipe with a creamy sauce that will also be excellent with cold pasta, short pasta in the summer…
1) I peel the shallot and chop it finely.
2) In a pan, I put a drizzle of EVO oil, and once it sizzles, I add the chopped shallot and let it cook over medium-high heat for 3/4 minutes, adding a splash of hot water if needed.
3) I also add the washed zucchinis cut into wedges to the pan.
4) Mix and let cook for about ten minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
5) Take about half of the mixture and blend it with an immersion blender, adding a portion of the walnuts.
6) Add the sauce that has formed to the rest of the mixture in the pan and also add the coarsely chopped tuna.
7) Check the taste of the pesto with the canned tuna and if necessary adjust the flavor.
8) Meanwhile, I have cooked the pasta, in my case thin spaghettini no.3, and I drain it al dente, placing it in the sauce.
9) Toss the pasta, adding the rest of the walnut kernels and serve, perhaps with grated parmesan!
Enjoy the spaghettini with zucchini, tuna, and walnuts!
Annalisa
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Annalisa advises…
1) The dish of spaghettini with tuna, zucchini, and walnuts has a delicate taste, and if you want a more pungent aroma, add some pecorino or arugula.
2) Also season with chili flakes for a stronger taste!
3) Talking about tuna: natural or in oil, seasoned with olives, spicy… choose the tuna you like best because zucchinis are full of water, and the walnuts only provide a crunchy note to the whole, and … a flavor boost is highly appreciated!
4) Instead of walnuts, we can add some almond granules!
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