Pasta with Tuna Sauce

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Gather all ingredients.
Step 2
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 3
Drain penne and return to the pot. Pour sauce over pasta and toss to coat.
Step 4
Heat oil over low heat in a large skillet. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in tomatoes, capers, lemon juice, parsley, and pepper flakes. Simmer gently until sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
Step 6
Fold in tuna and cook until heated through.

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

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