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Tuna With Pasta And Frisée
© Frances Janisch

Tuna With Pasta And Frisée

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  • SERVINGS: 4
  • •FAST
  • •HEALTHY
  • •STAFF-FAVORITE

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  1. 1/2 pound pasta such as fusilli, quadrefiore or radiatore
  2. 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  3. 8 large, fresh water chestnuts, peeled, or 1 small Granny Smith apple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
  4. 4 large scallions, thinly sliced
  5. 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  6. 3 garlic cloves, minced
  7. Salt and freshly ground pepper
  8. 6 cups (packed) chopped frisée (10 onces)
  9. 1 jar (8 to 10 ounces) imported tuna packed in olive oil, drained and broken into large chunks with a fork
  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain well and toss with 1 tablespoon of the extra-virgin olive oil.
  2. In a saucepan of boiling salted water, blanch the water chestnuts for 1 minute. Drain and slice 1/4 inch thick.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the remaining 1/3 cup of olive oil with the scallions, lemon juice and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Add the pasta, frisée, tuna and the water chestnuts or apple; toss well and serve.

Suggested Pairing

The rich, meaty tuna and chewy pasta in this salad call for a flavorful dry white with body. The sharp greens and tangy dressing suggest a citrusy bottling.