Pasta with Tuna, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts, Lemon, and White Wine

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Description

Bold flavors in a very light sauce: substantial and satisfying, good warm-weather alternative to spaghetti bolognese. You might think the sauce too thin the first time you make it (almost a thick broth), but it will be full of flavor. Quantities of tuna, sun-dried tomato, and artichoke are variable to preference, just be sure to provide an overall robust combination, always mindful of potential saltiness (esp. regarding the sun-dried tomatoes). Also, fresh oregano or lemon thyme could be substituted for thyme. This should go without saying: please don’t put any cheese on this pasta.

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
  • ¼ cup olive oil, divided
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 ½ pounds fresh tuna steaks, cubed
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ½ cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • ¾ cup sliced marinated artichoke hearts
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta
  2. cook for 8 to 10 minutes
  3. until al dente
  4. and drain.
  5. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat
  6. and cook the onion 4 minutes
  7. until tender. Mix in the thyme
  8. and continue cooking 2 minutes
  9. until onion is golden brown. Set aside onion and thyme. Place the tuna in the saucepan
  10. and cook 2 to 3 minutes
  11. until browned. Set aside
  12. and keep warm.
  13. Heat the remaining oil in the saucepan. Return the onion and thyme to saucepan
  14. and stir in the white wine. Cook until reduced by about 1 tablespoon. Mix in the chicken stock
  15. lemon juice
  16. and lemon zest. Reduce heat to medium
  17. and continue cooking 10 minutes
  18. until reduced to about 3/4 cup.
  19. Mix the sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts into the saucepan
  20. and cook just until heated through. Return tuna to the saucepan
  21. and cook to desired doneness. Toss the cooked pasta into the saucepan. Season with salt and pepper.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Servings: 8

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