Pasta with Tuna and Tomatoes P 1

By Bailey1_

Ingredients

• Pasta with Tuna and Tomatoes
• Fire-roasted tomatoes give this pasta entree a smoky flavor.
• Phase 1
• Serves 2
• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Total time: 10 minutes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 12 oz. drained tuna (from a pouch or canned in water)
• 15-ounce can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1 cup halved or quartered cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 tablespoon capers, rinsed (chopped if large)
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups cooked brown rice pasta
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the tuna, breadcrumbs, eggs, chopped cilantro, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix gently just until the ingredients hold together.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, and add the olive oil. Pack the tuna mixture into a 1/3-cup measure to make 9 patties. Cook the tuna cakes until crisp and golden on both sides. Serve with salsa and cilantro.