Warm Cauliflower Tuna and Walnut Pasta

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

DESCRIPTION

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

Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
40 Mins
Total Time
1 Hr
Calories
300
Total Fat
18
Saturated Fat
2.5
Polyunsaturated Fat
7.524
Monounsaturated Fat
7.326
Cholesterol
15
Sodium
450
Carbohydrates
21
Dietary Fiber
5
Total Sugars
3
Protein
17
Vitamin D
1
Calcium
70
Iron
2
Potassium
530

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.