Easy Pasta with Tuna and Tomato Sauce

Name: Easy Pasta with Tuna and Tomato Sauce recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: ½ (16 ounce) box penne; 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, packed in olive oil, drained; ¼ cup olive oil, divided; ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil; ½ 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; ½ bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped

by Timmothy Fowler 1 year ago

4.7 (7)

15 minutes

919.4 kcal

94.4 g carbs

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Description

This is my version of a tuna pasta dish with capers, anchovies, and tomatoes. I make it at least once a week as it is my husband's favorite and he proclaims it's restaurant quality. You can easy double the recipe if you're cooking for more people.

Ingredients

½ (16 ounce) box penne
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, packed in olive oil, drained
¼ cup olive oil, divided
¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
½ 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
½ bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts

serving: 2 servings

calories: 919.4 kcal

carbohydrates: 94.4 g

protein: 37.9 g

saturated fat: 7.2 g

cholesterol: 49.5 mg

sodium: 1301.2 mg

fiber: 7.8 g

sugar: 8.7 g