Easy Pasta With Tuna And Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Easy Pasta With Tuna And Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 (16 ounce) box penne; 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, packed in olive oil, drained; 1/4 cup olive oil, divided; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil; 1/2 large organic lemon, juiced and zested; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 ounce canned anchovy fillets, drained; 2 teaspoons capers; 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced; 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 (16 ounce) box penne
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, packed in olive oil, drained
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
1/2 large organic lemon, juiced and zested
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ounce canned anchovy fillets, drained
2 teaspoons capers
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
2
Empty tuna into a bowl and mash with a fork while pasta is cooking. Mix with 2 tablespoons olive oil, basil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
3
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet and fry the anchovies for 3 minutes. Add capers and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, for an additional 3 minutes. Add tuna mixture and tomatoes; simmer sauce for about 5 minutes.
4
Drain pasta and add to the sauce. Mix well. Stir in parsley before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 (16 ounce) box penne, 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, packed in olive oil, drained, 1/4 cup olive oil, divided, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil, and more.

Yes, Easy Pasta With Tuna And Tomato Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy Pasta With Tuna And Tomato Sauce

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