Tuna Pasta Puttanesca Recipe

Name: Tuna Pasta Puttanesca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta, I used whole wheat; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 (6 ounce) cans italian tuna in vegetable oil or (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained; 6 large garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup black olives, pitted and chopped, I use Kalamata; 3 tablespoons capers, drained; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 28 ounces diced tomatoes; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; fresh ground pepper; flat leaf parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

1 lb penne pasta, I used whole wheat
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 (6 ounce) cans italian tuna in vegetable oil or (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
6 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup black olives, pitted and chopped, I use Kalamata
3 tablespoons capers, drained
1/2 cup dry white wine
28 ounces diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons lemon zest
fresh ground pepper
flat leaf parsley, chopped

1
Cook the penne pasta until al dente.
2
In the meantime, over medium heat in a large skillet heat the olive oil.
3
Add the garlic and red pepper flakes.
4
Cook for 1-2 minutes.
5
Add tuna and break it up with a spoon.
6
Add olives and capers.and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
7
Add white wine and cook down for another minute.
8
Stir in diced tomatoes with their juice.
9
Add the chopped parsley, lemon zest and black pepper.
10
Cook for 2-3 minutes.
11
Add a few ladles of the pasta cooking water to the pasta sauce.
12
Drain pasta and add to the skillet.
13
Toss to coat.

1226

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb penne pasta, I used whole wheat, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 (6 ounce) cans italian tuna in vegetable oil or (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained, 6 large garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Tuna Pasta Puttanesca 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.

Tuna Pasta Puttanesca

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