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(ARA) - Looking for recipe ideas that are easy to follow, inexpensive and relatively guilt-free too? Try to incorporate an American household favorite - canned tuna!

For something different that promises to guests and family please Bumble Bee plans to make beautiful ideas for new recipes using canned tuna Gold Label first thread. Keep this gourmet quality solid white albacore tuna ready in the office for the parties, unexpected guests or family gatherings. Next, prepare a gourmet meal at affordable style that your guests convinced you've prepared something truly complex and extravagant. As a bonus, they will enjoy canapeds or dishes that are delicious, but without serious calories.

Designed by two of the greatest chefs in California, here are recipes that demonstrate how canned tuna is no ordinary ingredient.

* Mediterranean style Rigatoni Pasta with Prime Fillet Albacore

Recipe from chef Fabrics Poigin, Bertrand at Mister A Diego, San

This pasta dish simple and tasty with a Mediterranean flair is ideal whether sitting at table with the family or celebrating with guests. Chef Fabrice suggests complement this with a glass of 2001 Spottswood Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc. Serves 4.

Ingredients

1 / 2 cup extra virgin olive oil

4 ounces unsalted butter

1 large sweet onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice

2 red peppers, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice

1 vine ripe tomato, diced

5 cloves garlic, minced

A sprig of rosemary

pepper sea salt and freshly ground pepper

1 / 2 cup dry white wine

1 small jar of Spanish olives (green olives stuffed with pimientos), drained

2 6 oz cans of Bumble Bee Prime Fillet Solid White Albacore, drained

1 / 2 pound rigatoni pasta

1 tablespoon chives, finely sliced

Dry aged parmesan, grated

A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions: Bring water to boil in large saucepan according to package directions in preparation for cooking the rigatoni pasta. Heat 2 / 3 of the olive oil and 4 ounces of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until nearly hot but not smoking. Add the diced onions and cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the diced red peppers, reduce heat to medium-low and cook until peppers are tender. Add the diced tomato, minced garlic and 1 / 3 teaspoon of rosemary leaves. Season with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.

Cover and cook on low heat for 10 minutes. Add 1 / 2 cup dry white wine and simmer for 5 minutes. Then, add drained whole olives and Bumble Bee tuna fillet first solid pieces to sauteded mixture. Cover and cook until tuna is heated through (about 3-5 minutes).

Cook rigatoni pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water according to package directions or until al dente. Drain the pasta in a colander, leaving behind a little moisture. Toss pasta place, tuna sauce and water, then in a serving dish or individual plates. Drizzle with remaining olive oil on top and garnish with chopped chives and grated dry aged parmesan. Top with a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, if you prefer a piece a little more.

* Delicate, Sofa Day albacore

Recipe by Chef de Cuisine Fabrice Poigin, Bertrand at Mister A Diego, San

An easy to follow, elegant style couch for entertaining guests or simply offer a unique way to serve up albacore! For 6-8.

Ingredients

1 6-ounce Bumble Bee Prime Fillet Solid White Albacore, drained

2 shallots, finely diced

1 tablespoon chives, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon heavy cream

pepper sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Sourdough bread (optional)

3 ounces of cheese or County.