Tuna Pasta
- 🍝 8 oz (225g) spaghetti or your choice of pasta
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 🧅 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 🫑 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 🍅 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 🐟 1 can (5 oz/140g) tuna in oil, drained
- 🌿 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 🧂 Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 🛢️ 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 🍋 Juice of half a lemon
- 🧀 Grated Parmesan cheese
This unique fusion dish combines Tina Turner's love for Italian and Thai cuisine into a tantalizing gastronomic experience. The black squid ink pasta adds a dramatic flair reminiscent of Tina's iconic black dresses, while a medley of Thai-inspired flavors takes center stage. Perfect for vegetarians or anyone looking to explore vibrant culinary combinations, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients:
🍝 8.8 oz of black squid ink pasta
🧈 14 oz of extra firm tofu
🍄 12 mini portobello mushrooms, sliced
🫑 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
🌿 ¼ cup of fresh chopped cilantro
🌰 3 tbsp of sesame seed oil
🥥 2 tbsp of palm sugar
🧄 1 tbsp of minced garlic
🥢 2 tbsp of soy sauce
🐟 1 tbsp of fish sauce
🥬 6 cups of fresh baby spinach
🍋 Juice of 1 lime
🥜 ¼ cup of chopped roasted peanuts
Instructions:
- Prepare the Pasta:
- Fill a large pot with about 10 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- Add 1 tablespoon of salt and the black squid ink pasta to the pot.
- Cook the pasta for about 8 minutes or until al dente.
- Drain the water and set the pasta aside.
- Cook the Vegetables and Tofu:
- Heat a nonstick pan or wok over medium heat.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and let them sweat until they soften and release their juices.
- Pour in the sesame seed oil and add the sliced yellow bell pepper.
- Stir and cook for about 3 minutes until the peppers start to soften.
- Add palm sugar, minced garlic, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Stir to combine.
- Mix in the fresh baby spinach and cook until it wilts, about 3 minutes.
- Crumble the tofu into medium-sized chunks and sauté for another 5 minutes, allowing it to absorb the flavors.
- Combine and Serve:
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan and stir until it is thoroughly heated and coated in the sauce.
- Squeeze the lime juice over the dish and give it a final stir.
- Remove from heat and transfer to serving plates.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and roasted chopped peanuts before serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Equipment:
- Large pot
- Nonstick pan or wok
- Knife
- Cutting board
Cooking Tips:
- Ensure the tofu is well-drained before crumbling to prevent a watery dish.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by adding sliced chili peppers if desired.
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