TLC Cooking "Tuna Starfish"

Tuna Starfish

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:

Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain, set aside; keep warm.
Combine crackers, milk, egg, seasoning, hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce in large bowl. Add tuna and bell pepper; mix well.
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,
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.
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

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