Easy Pasta with Tuna and Tomato Sauce

This is my version of a tuna pasta dish with capers, anchovies, and tomatoes. I make it at least once a week as it is my husband’s favorite and he proclaims it’s restaurant quality. You can easy double the recipe if you’re cooking for more people.

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, about 11 minutes.

Step: 2

Empty tuna into a bowl and mash with a fork while pasta is cooking. Mix with 2 tablespoons olive oil, basil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.

Step: 3

Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet and fry the anchovies for 3 minutes. Add capers and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, for an additional 3 minutes. Add tuna mixture and tomatoes; simmer sauce for about 5 minutes.

Step: 4

Drain pasta and add to the sauce. Mix well. Stir in parsley before serving.

Per Serving: 919 calories; protein 37.9g; carbohydrates 94.4g; fat 46.5g; cholesterol 49.5mg; sodium 1301.2mg.

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