PENNE PASTA WITH ZESTY GARLIC-LEMON TUNA SAUCE

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Make and share this Penne Pasta With Zesty Garlic-Lemon Tuna Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ClareVH

Categories     Tuna

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons olive oil
6 medium garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup white wine
2 (6 ounce) cans solid white tuna packed in water, drained and broken into chunks
2 teaspoons salt
1 lb penne pasta
1 tablespoon salt, for pasta water
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces
ground salt
black pepper
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil in a large pot (for pasta).
  • While water comes to a boil, heat the oil, about 1/2 of the garlic, red pepper flakes and capers in a 12-inch skillet, and stir frequently until mixture is fragrant and sizzling, but not browned, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the wine and simmer for about 1 more minute; add the tuna and 2 teaspoons salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the tuna is heated through - about 1 minute.
  • When water is boiling, add 1 tablespoon salt and the pasta; cook until al dente and drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
  • Return the pasta to the pot and toss with the tuna mixture, the rest of the garlic, parsley, lemon zest, butter and reserved pasta water.
  • Season with ground black pepper and salt to taste; top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
  • Serve immediately!

Kamala Rai
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Rashid Abbasi
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The sauce was a bit too oily for my taste.


zikirillahe Imamullahe
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I'm not sure why this recipe is called 'zesty'. I found it to be quite bland.


SM AK
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This pasta dish is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook.


Rui Kawazaki
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Galarza Chach
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I'm allergic to gluten, so I used gluten-free penne. It worked great!


Yonas Woldesemayat
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This dish is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Samshun Nahar
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Marlene Marlene
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a very affordable meal.


cooking with chef sohail profetional chef
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's made with just a few ingredients, but the result is amazing.


Adiel Morat
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I'm not a huge fan of tuna, but this dish changed my mind. The sauce was so flavorful and the tuna was perfectly cooked.


Bhattarai Bibek
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This is my new go-to pasta recipe. It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family.


Saad Mahad
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This pasta dish was a real treat! The zesty garlic lemon tuna sauce was incredibly flavorful, and the penne was cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the capers and olives, which gave the dish a nice briny flavor.