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Tonno e Fagioli (Tuna and Beans) his is the perfect hot-weather dish, great on its own as a light lunch or as part of a summer buffet. It's the perfect accompaniment for soups, pastas with tomato sauce, and any dish using basil pesto. Italian tuna (tonno) is packed in olive oil which gives it a great flavor. It's available in Italian gourmet shops in the United States and Europe. I love the Callipo and Ai do Mari brands. 12 ounces white navy beans, cooked     (see recipe for Fagioli all'Olio) 7 ounce can tuna packed in oil, undrained 1 medium red onion finely sliced 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Parsley, chopped Lemon juice Drain the beans from their cooking water. (If you use canned beans, rinse well before using.) Place beans in a salad bowl and add the tuna broken up into tiny bits with a fork. (If you're forced to use American tuna, first drain the liquid.) Add the chopped parsley, olive oil, and lemon juice. Toss well. Serve with finely sliced red onions on top. (If your red onions are strong, soak them for 10 minutes in cold water before using.) Serve chilled. You can substitute shrimp or grilled fresh tuna. For an elegant party, serve caviar or smoked salmon bits on the beans. For yet another twist, try smoked herring. In Italian wine bars, the herring is often served on the side with the beans. NEW! Garmugia Watermelon Sorbetto RECIPES Salade de Bœuf à la Parisienne Spaghetti di Vino with Beets Melanzane Grigliate Carciofi Sott'Olio Carciofi Fritti Uove al Diavolo Pesce Finto Green Tomato Pasta Sauce Macedonia di Frutta Fagiolini Mangiatutto Saltati Cinghiale in Dolce Forte Risotto All'Isolana Fettunta Spaghetti di Vino Salame Dolce Cioccolato Caldo Vestri Sugo di Carne Watermelon Ice Osteria Luchin's Polpettone di Patate Federico Bacci's Sage Pesto Frittelle di Riso Romeo Colzi's Ribollita Bollito Misto Yellow Bell Pepper Soup Porcini Pasta Sauce Pappa al Pomodoro Pollo al Mattone Torta di Mele Mimmo's Pasta with Zucchini Erbe Toscane Ricciarelli Tonno e Fagioli Schiacciata con l'uva Panforte Spinaci alla Fiorentina Ribollita Sugo Finto Fagioli all'Olio Panzanella Ravioli Gnudi with Salsa di Noci Arrosto Fiorentino Il peposo alla Fornacina Chicchi Caffè Shakerato Limoncello Nocino Fish in Crazy Water Capresse Click here to send this recipe to a friend!