Follow these steps for perfect results
Pasta
Edamame
shelled
Canned Tuna
drained
White Flour
Butter
Milk
Consomme Soup Stock Granules
Salt
Pepper
ground
Boil edamame and reserve some for decoration.
Thread four edamame beans onto a piece of cooked pasta for decoration.
Create cheese eyes using a straw or toothpick and add sesame seeds or nori seaweed for pupils.
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.
Blend the remaining edamame into a smooth paste.
Prepare a basic white sauce (bechamel).
Add consomme soup stock granules to the white sauce.
Fry canned tuna.
Mix the fried tuna with the edamame paste.
Gently combine the pasta with the tuna and edamame mixture, adding a little pasta water for creaminess.
Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer to serving plates.
Garnish with vegetables and parsley.
Expert advice for the best results
Add a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.
Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
The sauce can be made ahead of time.
Serve in a shallow bowl and garnish with edamame and parsley.
Serve with a side salad.
Light and crisp.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Fusion cuisine blending Japanese and Italian flavors.
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