Tuna Pasta Fritters With Salsa

Name: Tuna Pasta Fritters With Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup small shell pasta, shapes; 425 g tuna in water, drained; 1 medium zucchini, grated and drained; 1 cup flour; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup chopped chives; 2 large mint leaves, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon red onion, finely sliced and chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon mint leaf, sliced for decoration

Submitted by Tisme

"Another great find from Greenseas.Great served with a lovely crisp green salad!"

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photo by Sara 76

Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:

ingredients

¹⁄₂ cup small shell pasta, shapes
425 g tuna in water, drained
1 medium zucchini, grated and drained
1 cup flour
2 eggs
¹⁄₂ cup milk
¹⁄₄ cup chopped chives
2 large mint leaves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
SALSA INGREDIENTS
2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
1 tablespoon red onion, finely sliced and chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon mint leaf, sliced for decoration

directions

Cook pasta in a saucepan of boiling water for 10 minutes, or according to instructions on packet. Drain and rinse pasta under cold water.
Combine pasta with the tuna, zucchini, flour, eggs, milk chives and mint leaves.
Mix well and season to taste.
Heat oil in a pre-heated frying pan and drop in tablespoons of mixture. Cook both sides for 3-4 minutes or until golden.
Remove to a paper towel lined plate and keep warm.
Combine tomato salsa ingredients and serve over patties.

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Reviews

S

These were nice, but I felt they were missing something? I'd like to try them again, with some garlic and fresh chilli. The salsa was delicious, and the kids enjoyed the fritters. I couldn't get fresh chives, so I used green onions instead. This recipe has a lot of potential! [Aus/NZ Swap]

Sara 76