TUNA WITH PENNE PASTA

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A real Italian pasta salad! Great for a light summertime meal or a delicious light lunch. My husband loves this pasta and its so quick & easy to make. This recipe was passed down from a friend who's has traveled to Italy and agrees to the authenticity!

Provided by Monica in PA

Categories     Tuna

Time 18m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can high quality canned tuna in vegetable oil (we prefer Genova brand)
1 lemon, juice of
3 cloves chopped garlic
olive oil
1 bunch chopped fresh basil
1/2 lb penne pasta (I prefer whole wheat pasta)
kosher salt
pepper
fresh parmesan cheese or romano cheese (I prefer Locatelli Pecorino romano)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta till al dente.
  • Drain.
  • Combine the rest of the ingredients in large bowl.
  • Toss with cooked pasta.
  • Garnish with cheese and adjust seasonings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.8, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 2.2, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 0.3, Protein 4.4

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