EASY PASTA WITH TUNA AND TOMATO SAUCE

EASY PASTA WITH TUNA AND TOMATO SAUCE image

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 box (16 ounce) penne
1 can (5 ounce) tuna, packed in olive oil, drained
4 tablespoons (divided) olive oil, salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
1/2 large organic lemon, juiced and zested
1 ounce canned anchovy fillets, drained
2 teaspoons capers
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes
1/2 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

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.
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.
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.
Drain pasta and add to the sauce. Mix well.
Stir in parsley before serving.