Ingredients
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½ (16 ounce) box penne
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1 (5 ounce) can tuna, packed in olive oil, drained
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¼ cup olive oil, divided
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¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
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½ large organic lemon, juiced and zested
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 ounce canned anchovy fillets, drained
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2 teaspoons capers
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1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
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1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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½ bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
Directions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Drain pasta and add to the sauce. Mix well. Stir in parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 919 | Calories |
| 47g | Fat |
| 94g | Carbs |
| 38g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
| Calories 919 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 47g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 36% |
| Cholesterol 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium 1301mg | 57% |
| Total Carbohydrate 94g | 34% |
| Dietary Fiber 8g | 28% |
| Total Sugars 9g | |
| Protein 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin C 62mg | 69% |
| Calcium 170mg | 13% |
| Iron 8mg | 43% |
| Potassium 815mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
