The key to this dish is the tuna canned in olive oil. The meat is more flavorful, with not many more calories, and the oil is necessary to finish the dish. If you can't find it, you'll need to add olive oil to the recipe.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
- 2 cups frozen baby peas
- 1 (12-ounce). can tuna in olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
Cook the tortellini in boiling salted water until tender, adding the peas for the last minute of cooking. Drain.
Meanwhile, drain tuna, reserving 3 tablespoons of the oil. Return tortellini and peas to pot and add the tuna along with reserved oil, basil, salt, and pepper to taste. Heat through, stirring gently.
You can sprinkle this with Parmesan cheese, but that makes four ingredients! Serves 4
