TUNA PASTA PUTTANESCA

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I got this recipe from the Rachael Ray web site and it is easy and delish. Di Scharf posted something similar from Rachael Ray but the measurements and some of the ingredients are a little different. We loved this pasta and I hope you try it.

Provided by mandabears

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb penne pasta, I used whole wheat
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 (6 ounce) cans italian tuna in vegetable oil or 2 (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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 770.5, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 1075.6, Carbohydrate 107, Fiber 16.3, Sugar 7.8, Protein 35.5

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