Lemony Tuna Pasta

Name: Lemony Tuna Pasta
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon lemon, rind of; 1 teaspoon basil, crumbled; 1 teaspoon dried parsley, crumbled; 1/3 cup dry white wine; 2 tablespoons flour; salt, to taste; fresh ground pepper, to taste; 2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans tuna packed in oil, drained; 1 lb medium pasta shell, just cooked; lemon wedge; parmesan cheese, freshly grated

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon lemon, rind of
1 teaspoon basil, crumbled
1 teaspoon dried parsley, crumbled
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons flour
salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste
2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans tuna packed in oil, drained
1 lb medium pasta shell, just cooked
lemon wedge
parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Directions

1

Melt butter in a heavy large skillet over medium heat.
2

Add garlic, lemon peel and herbs; cook stirring occasionally approximately 5 minutes, being careful not to burn garlic.
3

Gradually add flour, stir till blended.
4

Gradually add wine, stir till blended.
5

Season with salt and pepper.
6

Stir until sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
7

Mix in tuna, heat through.
8

Place shells in serving bowl, pour sauce over and toss.
9

Garnish with lemon wedges and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.