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Tuna Starfish

YIELD Makes 3 servings
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INGREDIENTS

8 ounces uncooked small pasta shells
1 cup crushed Cheddar cheese-flavored crackers
1/4 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning blend
Dash hot pepper sauce
Dash Worcestershire sauce
2 cans (6 ounces each) chunk tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup prepared pesto
Salt and black pepper

PREPARATION:

  1. Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain, set aside; keep warm.
  2. Combine crackers, milk, egg, seasoning, hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce in large bowl. Add tuna and bell pepper; mix well.
  3. Divide mixture into 6 balls. Flatten each ball into 1/2-inch-thick patty with palm. Cut each patty with 3-inch star-shaped cookie cutter,
  4. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Place 3 starfish in skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Turn; add 1 teaspoon oil and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until firm and lightly browned. Repeat with remaining 3 starfish. Set starfish aside; keep warm.
  5. Combine cooked pasta, cheese and pesto sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange pasta on serving platter and top with starfish.
This recipe appears in: Fish
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Sodium 850 mg
Protein 40 g
Fiber 2 g
Carbohydrate 59 g
Cholesterol 92 mg
Saturated Fat 6 g
Total Fat 25 g
Calories from Fat 36 %
Calories 626

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