Tuscan Tuna - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
2 shallots, peeled (or one if quite large)
1 (6 1/2 ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, not drained (use 1/4 cup tomatoes and 3 T of the olive oil it comes in, an 8.5 ounce jar will make this recipe th)
1/4 cup asiago cheese
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon dried basil (or more, to taste) or 1/2 tablespoon fresh basil (or more, to taste)
Preparation
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Mix all ingredients in a food processor or blender until well-blended but still a little chunky - do not completely puree.
Chill at least 30 minutes. Several hours or overnight is better.
Serve in your favorite way - on toasted rolls, tuna melts, on top of greens or whatever floats your boat.
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