Steps to Prepare Tuna Wraps With Pesto And Tomato

Easy Pasta With Tuna And Tomato Sauce

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Recipe Summary 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.

Ingredients | Tuna Wraps With Pesto And Tomato

½ (16 ounce) box penne

1 (5 ounce) can tuna, packed in olive oil, drained

¼ cup olive oil, divided

¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil

½ large organic lemon, juiced and zested

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 ounce canned anchovy fillets, drained

2 teaspoons capers

1 clove garlic, thinly sliced

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

½ bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped

Directions

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.

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.

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.

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

Info | Tuna Wraps With Pesto And Tomato

prep: 15 mins cook: 15 mins total: 30 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 servings

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