Penne With Tuna, Peppers and Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Penne With Tuna, Peppers and Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 sweet red peppers, roasted, peeled and diced (may use jarred); 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (7 ounce) can tuna in water, drained; 3 tablespoons black olives, chopped; 1 tablespoon capers, drained; 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; salt, to taste; 1 lb dry penne pasta; ¼ cup Italian parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 sweet red peppers, roasted, peeled and diced (may use jarred)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (7 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
3 tablespoons black olives, chopped
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon black pepper
salt, to taste
1 lb dry penne pasta
¼ cup Italian parsley, chopped

1
Heat oil in a large, deep skillet.
2
Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook 1-2 minutes, not browning.
3
Add sweet peppers, tomatoes and tuna.
4
Simmer 10 minutes, until sauce thickens.
5
Add olives, capers, vinegar and pepper.
6
While sauce simmers, cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
7
Toss pasta with the sauce and sprinkle with parsley.
8
Top with croutons or parmesan cheese if desired.

621

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, minced, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 2 sweet red peppers, roasted, peeled and diced (may use jarred), and more.

Yes, Penne With Tuna, Peppers 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.

Penne With Tuna, Peppers and Tomato Sauce

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