Warm Cauliflower Tuna and Walnut Pasta

Warm Cauliflower Tuna and Walnut Pasta

DESCRIPTION

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

Total Time
1 Hr
Serves
6
Serving Size
1 1/3 cups
Meal
Dinner Lunch

Total Time

Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
40 Mins
Total Time
1 Hr

Nutrition

Calories
300 cal
Total Fat
18 g
Saturated Fat
2.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
7.524 g
Monounsaturated Fat
7.326 g
Cholesterol
15 mg
Sodium
450 mg
Carbohydrates
21 g
Dietary Fiber
5 g
Total Sugars
3 g
Protein
17 g
Vitamin D
1 mcg
Calcium
70 mg
Iron
2 mg
Potassium
530 mg

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

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss cauliflower with olive oil and place on a foil- lined baking sheet; roast for 10 minutes. Stir in onion and tarragon and roast for 5 minutes more. Stir in walnuts and roast for 5 minutes more or until cauliflower is lightly browned and walnuts are toasted.

  2. 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.

  3. Transfer to 6 bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan.