ITALIAN PENNE WITH TUNA
Need a quick pasta dish that's flavorful and colorful? This penne pasta dinner-for-two combines leeks, baby spinach, tuna and sun-dried tomatoes--and it's ready in just 20 minutes!
Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen
Categories Healthy Pasta and Noodle Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Return to saucepan.
- Meanwhile, in a 10-inch skillet heat oil over medium-low. Add leeks and garlic; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat. Add spinach; stir until slightly wilted.
- Stir spinach mixture into pasta. Stir in tuna, Italian dressing and dried tomatoes. If desired, sprinkle with cracked black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 12.5 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 421.8 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
GARLIC LEMON TUNA PASTA
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta. Return to the pot to keep warm.
- In the wide pan, heat the olive oil at medium heat. Then add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tuna, lemon juice and zest, salt and pepper, and heat through for 1 minute.
- Add the pasta, capers and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, and continue to stir until the spaghetti is well coated. Add as much of the reserved pasta water as needed to thin out the sauce.
- Garnish with remaining parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 241 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PENNE WITH A PUNCHY TUNA SAUCE
This quick, zesty supper is packed with Mediterranean flavours. Leftovers will keep well for lunch the next day
Provided by Katie Marshall
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the penne for 1 min less than pack instructions. Drain, reserving a cup of the cooking water, and leave the pasta in the colander.
- Heat the oil in the same pan you cooked the pasta in over a medium-high heat. When hot, add the capers and stir to coat in the oil. When the capers start to pop, reduce the heat and add the olives, lime zest and juice and tuna. Stir together, then return the pasta to the pan with the reserved cooking water. Stir through the Parmesan and basil and season with black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 64 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 2.1 milligram of sodium
PENNE PASTA WITH TOMATO TUNA SAUCE
An easy and delicious penne pasta dish with tomato tuna sauce. It's made with canned tuna and kalamata olives for a quick fuss free dinner anytime of the week.
Provided by Marisa
Categories Main Course
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a medium sized sauce pot over medium low heat.
- Sauté the garlic, chopped onions and the crushed chilli pepper just until the onions are soft, while stirring often for about 5 minutes.
- Add in the passata (Italian strained tomatoes), dried basil, salt and pepper and stir well.
- Fill the bottle of passata three quarters full with water. Give it a good swirl and add this to the sauce. Stir well.
- Bring the sauce to a boil then lower the heat, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes or until the sauce thickens and the sweet concentrated flavors of the tomatoes come through.
- While the sauce is slowly simmering, bring a large pot of water to boil.
- Salt the water and cook the pasta according to package directions.
- While the pasta cooks, add the drained tuna, slivered kalamata olives and fresh basil to the tomato sauce. Allow to simmer till the pasta is al dente.
- When ready, drain the pasta and toss with some of the tomato sauce.
- Plate the pasta and top with more sauce and a sprinkle of basil.
- Serve while still warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 kcal, Carbohydrate 82 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 318 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 10 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
TUNA ALFREDO WITH PENNE PASTA
This family invention is a favorite. It's quick, easy and only requires three core ingredients. The entire family loves this meal and always come running when they know this is being served. Serve with broccoli or fresh salad and garlic bread on side.
Provided by Angel Mom
Time 26m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain pasta; return to pot.
- Place tuna in a skillet over low heat; season with onion powder and salt. Cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir tuna into cooked pasta. Add Alfredo sauce; stir until combined. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 793.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.8 g, Cholesterol 109.4 mg, Fat 39.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 62 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 1443.3 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
TUNA AND FARFALLE PUTTANESCA
Canned tuna is good for more than just sandwiches. Italians use it to give substance to their pasta dishes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring saucepan of salted water to boil. Pour oil in large skillet; place over medium heat. Add garlic and onions; saute until onions are translucent, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta until al dente, about 11 minutes. Add tomatoes, juice, capers, rosemary, and olives to onions; add salt and pepper to taste. Raise the heat to medium high, and cook until tomatoes are heated through, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain pasta; transfer to large serving bowl. Add sauce, tuna, and parsley; toss gently to combine.
TUNA SAUCE ALLA NONNA CON PENNE
Categories Sauce Fish Pasta Tomato Sauté Quick & Easy Christmas Eve
Yield 4-5 people
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- This is a one pot recipe. In shallow sauce pan heat olive oil and saute sliced garlic until softened. Drain canned tuna (if water packed) and add to pan and saute with garlic Add 1 tsp Better Than Bullion chicken base and stir. Deglaze pan with 1/4 cup white wine Add crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce Add capers, olives, oregano, parsley, basil and black and red pepper. Taste before adding salt. Let simmer about 30 minutes. While sauce is simmering cook pasta according to directions for al dente Drain pasta and return to pot and add some sauce and saute sauce and pasta together Portion out pasta and top with extra sauce and fresh basil
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