Tuna Avocado Pasta Shells (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
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8 jumbo pasta shells
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2 jars olive oil packed tuna, drained
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1/2 small sweet onion, chopped fine (or 1 large shallot)
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2-3 pepperoncini peppers, chopped fine
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise, or to taste
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1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
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Salt, fresh ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper, to taste
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1 avocado, diced
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Dried chives, shredded Parmesan cheese, additional black pepper, and hot sauce, for serving
# Steps to Follow:
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Boil salted water and cook jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water to cool, and drain again. Arrange on a parchment-lined plate or sheet and pat dry with a paper towel.
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In a medium bowl, combine drained tuna, sweet onion or shallot, pepperoncini peppers, mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste. Gently fold in diced avocado.
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Fill each pasta shell with the tuna mixture. Garnish with shredded Parmesan, dried chives, additional black pepper, and hot sauce, if desired. Serve with sliced tomatoes and enjoy.