TUNA PASTA W/ GARLIC & LEMON SAUCE

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Make and share this Tuna Pasta w/ garlic & lemon sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jannett Ammons

Categories     Tuna

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb penne pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, thickly sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 can water packed tuna, drained
1/2 cup lemon juice
x lemon, zest of
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley
1/4 cup pasta cooking water
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
salt

Steps:

  • Boil pasta until just tender (remember to reserve pasta cooking water).
  • Heat oil, garlic and red pepper flakes over medium heat for 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add tuna, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, 2 tbsp parsley and pasta cooking water.
  • Return to low heat for 2- 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Pour sauce over drained pasta.
  • Add remaining parsley.
  • Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add parmesan.
  • Toss well and serve immediately.

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