Penne with Spiced Tuna Sauce Recipe

Name: Penne with Spiced Tuna Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces penne, cooked until al dente; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 small whole dried hot red pepper; 4 anchovies, finely chopped; 1 small red and yellow bell pepper, finely julienned; 1 stalk celery, cut into 1/8-inch dice; 2 tablespoons capers; Two 6-oz cans tuna fish, packed in oil, drained and crumbled; Salt to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley for garnish

Servings: persons

12 ounces penne, cooked until al dente
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup olive oil
1 small whole dried hot red pepper
4 anchovies, finely chopped
1 small red and yellow bell pepper, finely julienned
1 stalk celery, cut into 1/8-inch dice
2 tablespoons capers
Two 6-oz cans tuna fish, packed in oil, drained and crumbled
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley for garnish

1
Boil pasta until al dente.
2
Saute onions in olive oil for 5 minutes or until translucent.
3
Add hot pepper, anchovies and whisk in until anchovies dissolve into a paste.
4
Add peppers and celery and saute for 5 minutes or until tender but still somewhat crunchy.
5
Stir in capers and tuna and cook just to warm the tuna through.
6
Season to taste with salt; remove hot pepper; add black pepper if you wish.
7
Drain pasta and return to pasta pot; add sauce and toss; transfer to serving bowl & garnish with parsley.

199

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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: 12 ounces penne, cooked until al dente, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1/3 cup olive oil, 1 small whole dried hot red pepper, and more.

Yes, Penne with Spiced Tuna 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.

Penne with Spiced Tuna Sauce

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