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Pasta with Tuna and Lamb's Lettuce-Almond Pesto
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Italy Authentic home cooking from Italy, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Italy as Pasta al tonno con pesto di valeriana e mandorle
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Pasta with Tuna and Lamb's Lettuce-Almond Pesto

Alessandra Petrei
Alessandra Petrei @chefpetrei

Dear friends, as you know, I'm following a diet, and the great thing about diets is that the restrictions can inspire you to create and try new recipes.

Today I skipped my usual snack of nuts, so I needed to include them in lunch, which called for whole grain rice pasta with tuna and a vegetable of my choice. I had some leftover lamb's lettuce in the fridge that wasn't super fresh anymore.

So I made this pesto with lamb's lettuce and almonds.

Give it a try!

Dear friends, as you know, I'm following a diet, and the great thing about diets is that the restrictions can inspire you to create and try new recipes.

Today I skipped my usual snack of nuts, so I needed to include them in lunch, which called for whole grain rice pasta with tuna and a vegetable of my choice. I had some leftover lamb's lettuce in the fridge that wasn't super fresh anymore.

So I made this pesto with lamb's lettuce and almonds.

Give it a try!

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Pasta with Tuna and Lamb's Lettuce-Almond Pesto

Alessandra Petrei
Alessandra Petrei @chefpetrei

Dear friends, as you know, I'm following a diet, and the great thing about diets is that the restrictions can inspire you to create and try new recipes.

Today I skipped my usual snack of nuts, so I needed to include them in lunch, which called for whole grain rice pasta with tuna and a vegetable of my choice. I had some leftover lamb's lettuce in the fridge that wasn't super fresh anymore.

So I made this pesto with lamb's lettuce and almonds.

Give it a try!

Dear friends, as you know, I'm following a diet, and the great thing about diets is that the restrictions can inspire you to create and try new recipes.

Today I skipped my usual snack of nuts, so I needed to include them in lunch, which called for whole grain rice pasta with tuna and a vegetable of my choice. I had some leftover lamb's lettuce in the fridge that wasn't super fresh anymore.

So I made this pesto with lamb's lettuce and almonds.

Give it a try!

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Ingredients

20 minutes
Serves 1 serving
  1. 2 3/4 ozpasta (any kind you like) (80 grams)
  2. 2 3/4 ozlamb's lettuce (about 2 cups) (80 grams)
  3. 1 1/2 ozalmonds (about 1/3 cup) (40 grams)
  4. 1 cantuna in oil or water, drained
  5. Salt and olive oil, to taste
  6. Garlic, to taste
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20 minutes
  1. 1

    For the pesto: Wash and dry the lamb's lettuce. Place it in a food processor with salt and olive oil to taste, the almonds, and garlic (I used garlic powder because I find it easier to digest, but you can use a fresh garlic clove if you prefer). For a richer version, add a few shavings of Grana Padano or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Blend, pausing frequently so the lamb's lettuce doesn't overheat and lose its flavor.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta.

  3. 3

    Drain the tuna if it's packed in oil.

  4. 4

    Transfer the pesto and tuna to a large bowl. When the pasta is cooked, add it to the bowl and mix well. If needed, drizzle with a little extra olive oil. And that's it!

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Published in the US on May 12, 2026 13:34

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