TUNA PASTA W/ GARLIC & LEMON SAUCE

Tuna Pasta w/ garlic & lemon sauce image

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.