Penne with Tuna, Cherry Tomatoes, and Olives is a quick and easy pasta dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover tuna. This recipe is simple to make and can be tailored to your own taste. For example, you can add other vegetables, such as zucchini or bell peppers. You can also use different types of tuna, such as albacore or skipjack. And if you don't have cherry tomatoes, you can use regular tomatoes, just cut them into small pieces.
This recipe is part of a collection of tuna recipes that are perfect for summer. Other recipes in this collection include:
- Tuna Nicoise Salad: This classic French salad is made with tuna, hard-boiled eggs, potatoes, green beans, and a vinaigrette dressing.
- Tuna Melts: These grilled sandwiches are made with tuna, cheese, and bread.
- Tuna Burgers: These burgers are made with tuna, breadcrumbs, eggs, and seasonings.
- Tuna Salad: This classic tuna salad is made with tuna, mayonnaise, celery, and onion.
- Tuna and Rice Casserole: This casserole is made with tuna, rice, vegetables, and a creamy sauce.
No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal.
TUNA PASTA WITH TOMATO AND OLIVES
This easy to make tuna pasta recipe is smothered in a sauce of canned tuna, tomato, garlic, shallots, olives, and parsley.
Provided by Elise Bauer
Categories Dinner Budget Pantry Meal Quick and Easy Pasta
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Boil the water: Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil (add 1 tablespoon salt for every 2 quarts of water). While the water is heating, prep the ingredients and start the sauce.
- Combine the pasta, sauce, Parmesan and parsley: Drain the pasta and stir into the sauce. Toss with grated Parmesan and chopped fresh parsley. If the pasta seems a little dry after a few minutes, add back in some of the reserved pasta water.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1247 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 17 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
PENNE WITH TOMATOES AND OLIVES
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and pasta. Cook pasta until al dente, according to manufacturers' directions.
- In a large skillet, warm oil over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring until golden, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, oregano, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer pasta to skillet with tomatoes. Remove from heat. Stir in olives and parsley. Transfer to serving bowl and sprinkle with cheese. Serve with additional cheese, if desired.
TOMATO AND OLIVE PENNE
The cherry tomatoes cook just long enough to bring out their juice, which blends with the garlic-flavored olive oil to make one of the best-tasting pasta sauces.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook penne according to package instructions until al dente, about 13 minutes. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring, until just golden, about 1 minute. Add cherry tomatoes, oregano, crushed red pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring, until tomato juices run, about 3 minutes.
- Add penne, olives, parsley, and 1/4 cup Parmesan to the skillet and toss to combine. Serve with more cheese if desired.
PASTA WITH TUNA, TOMATOES, GARLIC, CAPERS, AND OLIVES
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large pot of rapidly boiling water until al dente or done to your liking.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Place olive oil and the garlic in a large saute pan and turn heat to medium. Cook until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden. Add capers, anchovies, olives, and tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes start to break down and become a sauce, about 8 minutes. Toss with cooked pasta. Add parsley and tuna and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
PASTA WITH TUNA AND OLIVES
If you want to make a complete meal of this, you can add a green vegetable to the mix (see the variation below). I like to use fusilli because I like the way the tuna gets lodged in the twists of the corkscrews, but other types of pasta, such as penne or spaghetti, will be just fine.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Begin heating a large pot of water for the pasta. In a large pasta bowl, break up the tuna. Heat the olive oil in a small frying pan or saucepan over medium heat and add the garlic. Cook, stirring, just until fragrant, and remove from the heat. Add to the tuna. Add the parsley or basil, and mix together.
- Add the tomato sauce to the pan, heat through and season to taste with salt and add pepper and the red pepper flakes if using. Stir in the olives.
- When the water for the pasta comes to a boil, add a generous tablespoon of salt and the pasta. Cook al dente, until firm to the bite, following the cooking instructions on the package but checking the pasta a minute or two before the indicated time. Remove 2 tablespoons of the cooking water and mix with the tuna.
- When the pasta is al dente, drain and transfer to the bowl with the tuna. Add the tomato sauce with the olives, toss everything together, and serve. Pass the Parmesan at the table.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 499, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 575 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, ripe tomatoes and tuna packed in olive oil will give your dish the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the tuna: Tuna is a delicate fish that can easily become dry and tough if overcooked. Cook it just until it is opaque in the center.
- Add the olives and capers at the end of cooking: This will prevent them from becoming too salty or losing their flavor.
- Serve immediately: This dish is best enjoyed fresh, so serve it as soon as it is cooked.
Conclusion:
Penne with Tuna, Cherry Tomatoes, and Olives is a quick, easy, and delicious pasta dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor from the tuna, tomatoes, olives, and capers, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a simple and satisfying pasta dish, give this recipe a try.
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