Pasta with bell pepper cream and tuna, a very simple and delicious first course, perfect for an everyday lunch, even to take to the office. A perfect recipe to enjoy hot or cold, with a very tasty bell pepper cream. I might be biased because I love bell peppers and would eat them in all sauces, but this recipe is uniquely delicious.
To make it, you need an air fryer to roast the red bell pepper and a pressure cooker to cook the pasta. Alternatively, you can also roast the bell pepper in the oven and cook the pasta in a pot with plenty of salted water.
A very simple recipe that can be prepared in different ways, but above all very tasty. And now, let’s go to the kitchen together because the pasta with bell pepper cream and tuna will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Air frying, Pressure cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer
- Energy 300.46 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 30.87 (g) of which sugars 2.20 (g)
- Proteins 13.85 (g)
- Fat 14.55 (g) of which saturated 2.12 (g)of which unsaturated 3.76 (g)
- Fibers 3.66 (g)
- Sodium 2,579.74 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 340 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 11 oz pasta
- 4.2 cups water
- 2 tsp coarse salt
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 5.8 oz canned tuna in water
- 3.5 oz green olives (pitted)
- 0.9 oz capers in vinegar
- 2.8 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- salt (to taste)
Tools
- Air Fryer
- Pressure Cooker
- Bowl
- Cutting Board
- Knife
Steps
First, wash the red bell pepper and cook it in the air fryer at 392°F for 20 minutes, turning it halfway through cooking. The outer part should be very roasted to make it easier to peel. Once roasted, remove it from the basket and let it cool.
In the meantime, cook the pasta in the pressure cooker. Place the pasta with water and coarse salt in the pot, close it, and bring it to maximum power. From the start of the whistle or once it reaches the first ring, if you have a pot like mine, lower the heat and cook for 4 minutes. Cooking times are indicative as they depend on the type of pot you have. In any case, the pasta in the pressure cooker should cook for half the time indicated on the pasta package.
Once the cooking time is over, gradually release the steam, open the pot, and drain the pasta, also passing it under cold water to stop the cooking. Transfer it to a bowl, season with a bit of oil, mix, and let it cool.
Now take the red bell pepper again, peel it, remove the stem and seeds inside, and place it in a blender. Season with salt, add a bit of oil, and blend until you obtain a cream. Now clean the yellow bell pepper, removing the stem and seeds inside, and cut it into pieces. Then add them to the pasta along with the drained tuna, olives, and capers rinsed under water.
Add a bit more oil if necessary, mix, and serve at the table.
Storage and Tips for Pasta with Bell Pepper Cream and Tuna
Pasta with bell pepper cream and tuna can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for 1 or 2 days in a container with a lid.
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FAQ Questions and Answers for Pasta with Bell Pepper Cream and Tuna
Can this main course be enjoyed hot as well?
Yes, of course, you can cook the red bell pepper as indicated in the air fryer recipe. Sauté some shallots in a pan with oil and add the cleaned and chopped yellow bell pepper. Season with salt and cook over low heat with the lid on for a few minutes. At the end of cooking, add the red bell pepper cream, tuna, olives, and capers. Mix well and add the pasta cooked al dente. Sauté for a few minutes in the pan and serve.
