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Easy Pantry Tuna Penne

By: Dreamfields Pasta

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Looking for an update on a quick homemade pasta recipe? This Easy Pantry Tuna Penne recipe, made with a few simple ingredients, gets an extra kick with crushed red pepper flakes and a dash of protein with water-packed tuna. Add a few veggies in the dish to get a healthy weeknight dinner.

Serves: 6

Preparation Time: 20 min

Cooking Time: 10 min

Ingredients
  • 1 box uncooked Dreamfields Penne
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounces) can crushed tomatoes in juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 (5-ounces) cans water-packed tuna, drained
Instructions

 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pan.
     
  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 1 to 2 minutes until onion becomes translucent, stirring constantly (watch carefully so garlic does not burn).
     
  3. Stir in tomatoes with juice, parsley, lemon juice and capers. Cook 1 minute; add red pepper flakes to taste.
     
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 3 to 5 minutes to thicken sauce, stirring frequently.
     
  5. Gently stir in tuna; heat through.
     
  6. Add pasta to sauce. Stir gently to coat.

 

Nutritional Information

(1/6 of recipe): 312 calories; 19 g protein; 13 g digestible carbohydrates*; 6 g total fat; 1 g saturated fat; 16 mg cholesterol; 248 mg sodium; 7 g total dietary fiber.

Notes

Serving note: If you prefer, divide pasta among 6 plates; top with sauce

 

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