Pasta with Tuna Sauce
Description
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!
Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 cloves crushed garlic
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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1 tablespoon capers
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
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2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
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.
3
Heat oil over low heat in a large skillet. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in tomatoes, capers, lemon juice, parsley, and pepper flakes. Simmer gently until sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
5
Fold in tuna and cook until heated through.
6
Drain penne and return to the pot. Pour sauce over pasta and toss to coat.