Pasta with Tuna Sauce

This pasta with tuna is perfect for a busy weeknight. Top any pasta shape with canned tuna, tomatoes, garlic, parsley, and lemon juice — and dinner's done!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 384 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
• 2 cloves crushed garlic
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 2

Heat oil over low heat in a large skillet. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, capers, lemon juice, parsley, and pepper flakes. Simmer gently until sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Fold in tuna and cook until heated through.

Step 3

Drain penne and return to the pot. Pour sauce over pasta and toss to coat.