Penne With Carrot & Caper Sauce Recipe

Name: Penne With Carrot & Caper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces penne or 12 ounces ziti pasta; ¾ cup coarsely chopped carrot; ¾ cup coarsely chopped celery; ⅓ cup coarsely chopped shallot; ½ cup fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons drained capers; 3 tablespoons golden raisins; 3 tablespoons pine nuts or 3 tablespoons almonds or 3 tablespoons walnuts; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; ½ cup dry white wine; 1 (6 ounce) can solid white tuna, undrained; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano; ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus; ⅔ cup grated parmesan cheese, divided

Servings: persons

12 ounces penne or 12 ounces ziti pasta
¾ cup coarsely chopped carrot
¾ cup coarsely chopped celery
⅓ cup coarsely chopped shallot
½ cup fresh parsley
3 tablespoons drained capers
3 tablespoons golden raisins
3 tablespoons pine nuts or 3 tablespoons almonds or 3 tablespoons walnuts
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ cup dry white wine
1 (6 ounce) can solid white tuna, undrained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus
⅔ cup grated parmesan cheese, divided

1
Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan.
2
Add penne or ziti and cook until just tender but firm; drain.
3
Meanwhile, place carrots, celery, shallots, parsley, capers, golden raisin, pinenuts and red pepper in food processor.
4
Process until finely chopped.
5
Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
6
Add vegetable mixture; cover and cook for about 10 minutes, stir occasionally.
7
Add white wine, cook and cover for 5 minutes.
8
Stir undrained tuna, basil oregano and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese into vegetable mixture in skillet, flaking tuna into small pieces.
9
Bring tuna mixture to a simmer.
10
Add pasta and remaining 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese.
11
Toss until heated through.

700

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces penne or 12 ounces ziti pasta, ¾ cup coarsely chopped carrot, ¾ cup coarsely chopped celery, ⅓ cup coarsely chopped shallot, and more.

Yes, Penne With Carrot & Caper Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Penne With Carrot & Caper Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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