Enjoy this pasta dinner made using tuna, tomato and penne and sprinkled with cheese that’s ready in 30 minutes – perfect for Italian cuisine.
Tuna, Tomato and Penne Pasta
- Prep Time 30 min
- Total 30 min
- Ingredients 10
- Servings 4
Ingredients
- 8 oz. (2 1/4 cups) uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta)
- 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb. tuna steaks, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes with Italian-style herbs, undrained
- 1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons capers, if desired
- Dash crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Step1Cook penne to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
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Step2Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add onions; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until softened, stirring frequently. Add garlic; stir to combine.
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Step3Add tuna; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until browned on all sides. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, capers and pepper flakes; cook about 1 minute or until mixture comes to a simmer. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.
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Step4Place cooked penne on serving platter. Top with tuna mixture. Sprinkle lightly with cheese.
Nutrition
520
Calories
14g
Total Fat
41g
Protein
58g
Total Carbohydrate
8g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 520
- Calories from Fat
- 130
- Total Fat
- 14g
- 22%
- Saturated Fat
- 4g
- 20%
- Cholesterol
- 55mg
- 18%
- Sodium
- 970mg
- 40%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 58g
- 19%
- Dietary Fiber
- 4g
- 16%
- Sugars
- 8g
- Protein
- 41g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 70%
- 70%
- Vitamin C
- 25%
- 25%
- Calcium
- 25%
- 25%
- Iron
- 25%
- 25%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 3 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 4 Lean Meat;Tips from the
Pillsbury Kitchens
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