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National Pasta Day is October 17th, and rice noodles may not be what you’d immediately think of. But this recipe is special, delicious, and packed with protein from tuna.
Thanks to Tonnino for the recipe (photo #1). We’re a big fan of their premium tuna in jars—plus, the regular tuna varieties are joined by those packed in flavored olive oil. Check out the Tonnino website. We’ve noted the different flavors below.
Food trivia: Pasta isn’t Italian. Pasta dough originated in China in the form of dumplings and thin noodles (i.e., the thin pasta that is called linguine or vermicelli in Italy.
> The history of pasta.
> The different types of pasta.
> All of the year’s pasta holidays are below.
> Pumpkin pasta recipes for fall are below.
RECIPE: RICE NOODLE SALAD WITH TUNA
Tonnino offers tuna in olive oil, tuna in spring water, and 10 tuna flavors in infused olive oil. See them below.
Amazon sells the Ginger Soy Tonnino Tuna in six-packs. It’s easy enough to use all six. Or, share them with friends.
Prep time is 10 minutes, cook time is 10 minutes.
The infused oil from the tuna provides dressing, but for more dressing (which we wanted), see this ginger soy dressing recipe.
Ingredients For 4 Servings
1 jar of Tonnino Ginger Soy Albacore Tuna (photo #3)
7 ounces dried rice vermicelli noodles
Vegetable oil
2 cups bean sprouts
1 large carrot, julienned
1 seedless cucumber, julienned or half moons
6 radishes, julienned or half moons
6 leaves romaine lettuce, finely julienned
Lime wedges
Optional: bean sprouts
Garnishes: Herbs: basil, cilantro, mint
Garnish: chopped peanuts or cashews
Preparation
1. MAKE the ginger soy dressing, if desired. Set aside.
2. COOK the rice noodles according to package directions, then rinse them with cold water. Set them aside in the colander to cool to room temperature.
3. ASSEMBLE the plates: romaine, noodles, tuna.
4. GARNISH with fresh chopped herbs (cilantro, basil, and mint) & chopped peanuts or cashews
TONNINO TUNA VARIETIES
Albacore Tuna Fillets: in Olive Oil, in Spring Water
Albacore Tuna Fillets in Olive Oil Infused With: Herbs de Provence, Ginger Soy, Truffle
Yellowfin Tuna Fillets: in Olive Oil, in Spring Water
Yellowfin Tuna Fillets in Olive Oil Infused Wit: Basil & Sundried Tomato, Garlic, Jalapeño, Lemon and Pepper, Oregano, Spicy Thai Chili, Truffle
The difference between albacore and yellowfin tuna:
Albacore is white tuna. It is considered by some to be a superior tuna for its smooth texture and white color.
Yellowfin tuna is less fine in texture and has a reddish color. Of course, it has a pleasant flavor.
The tuna fillets that are sold in food markets and restaurants are typically yellowfin. larger in size.
A YEAR OF PASTA HOLIDAYS
Ready, set, get your forks!
January 4th: National Spaghetti Day
February 7th: National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
February 13th: National Tortellini Day
March: National Noodle Month
March 20th: National Ravioli Day
April 6th: National Carbonara Day
July 7th: National Macaroni Day
July 14th: National Mac and Cheese Day
July 29th: National Lasagna Day
October: National Pasta Month
October 17th: National Pasta Day
October 25th: World Pasta Day
The 29th of every month: Gnocchi Day (“Ñoquis del 29” [loosely, “Gnocchi on the 29th”] in Argentina)
And how could we leave out:
October 27th: National Parmigiano Reggiano Day, without which a dish of spaghetti and much other pasta, would be bereft.
MORE: PUMPKIN PASTA & PIZZA RECIPESFOR FALL
Dutch Oven Pumpkin Lasagna
Mac & Cheese Baked In A Pumpkin
Orecchiette With Pumpkin & Sausage
Pumpkin & Mushroom Lasagna
Pumpkin Fettuccine Alfredo
Pumpkin Gnocchi With Butter Sage Sauce
Pumpkin Mac & Cheese
Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
Pumpkin Pizza With Bacon, Apples & Sage
Pumpkin Pizza With Goat Cheese
Pumpkin Ravioli
Pumpkin Soup With Bacon, Sage & Gnocchi
Ravioli Lasagna With Pumpkin Sauce
Spicy Pappardelle With Pumpkin
Spicy Pumpkin Carbonara
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[1] Tonnino’s Ginger & Soy Tuna and rice noodles combine into a delicious pasta salad (photos #1 and #3 © Tonnino).
[2] Rice noodles are used instead of Italian-style wheat pasta (photo © Sun Basket).
[3] Tonnino Ginger Soy Tuna is one of 10 flavors made with infused olive oil.
[4] Cilantro and lime are also popular Vietnamese garnishes (photo © Lindsay Moe | Unsplash).
[5] Bean sprouts are optional but provide a satisfying crunch with very few calories. If you like things hot, you can also add sliced jalapeños. (photo © Connor McManus | Pexels).
[6] A similar salad with grilled shrimp. Here’s the recipe (photo Recipe Tin Eats) .
[7] And another take: Vietnamese rice noodle salad with chicken. Here’s the recipe (photo © Drizzle And Dip).
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