Best Tuna Sauce Alla Nonna Con Penne Recipes

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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

EASY PASTA WITH TUNA AND TOMATO SAUCE



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This is my version of a tuna pasta dish with capers, anchovies, and tomatoes. I make it at least once a week as it is my husband's favorite and he proclaims it's restaurant quality. You can easy double the recipe if you're cooking for more people.

Provided by barbara

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ (16 ounce) box penne
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, packed in olive oil, drained
¼ cup olive oil, divided
¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
½ large organic lemon, juiced and zested
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ounce canned anchovy fillets, drained
2 teaspoons capers
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
½ 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 919.4 calories, Carbohydrate 94.4 g, Cholesterol 49.5 mg, Fat 46.5 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 37.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1301.2 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

PASTA WITH TUNA SAUCE



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Canned tuna is used to make this yummy tomato sauce. Use pasta of your choice.

Provided by Amanda

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 tablespoon capers
1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 (16 ounce) package dry pasta

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan, heat oil over low heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender. Stir in capers, tomatoes, lemon juice, and parsley. Season with red pepper flakes to taste. Simmer gently for 3 minutes to thicken sauce. Fold in tuna, and heat through.
  • While sauce is cooking, add pasta to a large pot of rapidly boiling water; cook till just tender. Drain well.
  • Toss pasta with sauce, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.6 calories, Carbohydrate 59.6 g, Cholesterol 102.2 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 173.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

PENNE WITH TUNA, BASIL, AND LEMON



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Categories     Fish     Pasta     Low Fat     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Back to School     Lemon     Basil     Tuna     Summer     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 pound penne
1 garlic clove
1 lemon
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves
a 6-ounce can tuna in olive oil (not drained)

Steps:

  • Bring a 4-quart pasta pot three fourths full with salted water to a boil for penne. Mince garlic. Finely grate enough lemon zest to measure 1 tablespoon and squeeze 1 teaspoon juice. Cut basil into thin strips. In a large bowl toss together garlic, zest, juice, basil, and tuna with oil from can.
  • Boil penne until al dente and drain in a colander. Add penne to bowl and toss with salt and pepper to taste.

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