Warm Cauliflower Tuna and Walnut Pasta

Name: Warm Cauliflower Tuna and Walnut Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3/4 pound bite-size cauliflower (1/2 medium head); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3/4 cup julienne slices red onion; 2 teaspoons dried tarragon; 3/4 cup California walnuts, coarsely broken; 4 oz. whole grain pasta; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 tablespoons drained capers; 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt; Freshly ground pepper; 2 cups lightly packed baby arugula; 2 (4.5-oz.) cans StarKist Selects Solid Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

6 steps

Prep:20minCook:40min

This fresh, lemony whole grain pasta dish is loaded with protein and roasted vegetables.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:03:05 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories329.5 kcal (16%)

Total Fat20.3 g (29%)

Carbs21.5 g (8%)

Sugars3.1 g (3%)

Protein20.1 g (40%)

Sodium594.2 mg (30%)

Fiber4.6 g (17%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

0.75 poundcauliflower

bite-size, medium

2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil

¾ cupred onion

julienne slices

2 teaspoonsdried tarragon

¾ cupwalnuts

california, coarsely broken

4 ozwhole grain pasta

3 tablespoonslemon juice

3 tablespoonsdrained capers

¾ teaspoongarlic salt

freshly ground pepper

2 cupsbaby arugula

lightly packed

2 x 4.5 ozcans yellowfin tuna in extra virgin olive oil

selects, solid

3 tablespoonsgrated parmesan cheese

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450°F.

OvenPreheat

Step 2

Toss cauliflower with olive oil and place on a foil- lined baking sheet; roast for 10 minutes.

Baking sheet

Foil

OvenHeat

Step 3

Stir in onion and tarragon and roast for 5 minutes more.

OvenHeat

Step 4

Stir in walnuts and roast for 5 minutes more or until cauliflower is lightly browned and walnuts are toasted.

OvenHeat

Step 5

While vegetables are roasting, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well, then place back in pan. Stir in lemon juice, capers, garlic salt and pepper. Add arugula and tuna and toss lightly to mix.