Tuna Pasta Primavera

10 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces bow tie pasta, uncooked
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus
  • 1 cup frozen English peas
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 cup seeded, chopped tomato
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 (6-ounce) cans low-sodium white tuna packed in water, drained and coarsely flaked
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of pasta water.
  2. 2
    While pasta cooks, snap off tough ends of asparagus. Remove scales from stalks, if desired. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces.
  3. 3
    Combine asparagus and peas in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam 3 to 4 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Drain.
  4. 4
    Combine steamed vegetables, green onions, salt, and olive oil in a large bowl. Add pasta, reserved pasta water, tomato, and lemon juice; toss well. Add tuna; toss. Sprinkle with freshly ground pepper.

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