Tuna, Dill and Garlic Pasta with Hazelnuts
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: The Washington Post-Bonnie Benwick
Serves 2 peopleCategories: Casserole- Tuna
Ingredients
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt, plus more for cooking
- 4 oz. fresh linguine
- 1/4 cup hazelnuts (skin on o skinned)
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic
- Very small handful fresh dill
- 5 to 7 oz. olive oil-packed canned tuna
- Ground black pepper
Directions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add a good pinch of salt, then the pasta. Cook just until tender, then drain, reserving 2 Tbsp. of the pasta cooking water.
- Meanwhile, toast the hazelnuts in a small, dry skillet over medium heat, shaking the pan often to avoid scorching, just until the nuts are fragrant and lightly browned in spots. Cool, then coarsely chop.
- Smash, then mince the garlic. Finely chop the dill.
- Place the tuna and its oil (to taste) in a pasta serving bowl; use a fork to break up any large clumps of fish. Add the garlic, dill, the just cooked pasta and the reserved cooking water; toss gently to incorporate. Mix in a few grinds of pepper and the 1/4 tsp. of salt.
- Divide among bowls; garnish with the hazelnuts. Serve right away.