Tuna Pepperoncini Penne Food

PENNE WITH A PUNCHY TUNA SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the penne for 1 min less than pack instructions. Drain, reserving a cup of the cooking water, and leave the pasta in the colander.
• Heat the oil in the same pan you cooked the pasta in over a medium-high heat. When hot, add the capers and stir to coat in the oil. When the capers start to pop, reduce the heat and add the olives, lime zest and juice and tuna. Stir together, then return the pasta to the pan with the reserved cooking water. Stir through the Parmesan and basil and season with black pepper.

QUICK SUMMER TUNA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• PASTA: prepare the pasta according to package directions. Drain and allow the pasta to cool.
• DRESSING: Add all the ingredients for the dressing in a mason jar, screw on the cap and shake until the ingredients are well combined. Start with 1 teaspoon of sugar, taste and adjust as desired with additional sugar, salt, and pepper.
• SALAD: Add all the ingredients for the salad in a large bowl if you plan on serving all of it right away. If not, I suggest combining everything but the arugula and tossing with the salad dressing. Add the arugula right before serving.

TUNA PEPPERONCINI PENNE

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in a skillet on medium heat sauté bell peppers and tuna in olive oil.
• Drain and stir in cooked penne, then add pepperoncini sauce. Mix thoroughly.
• Place in serving dish and top with parsley.
• *Note: Hubby decided to serve this with a small salad and toasted garlic herb bread for the dinner.

PENNE WITH TUNA AND RED ONION

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Return pasta to pot.
• Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until onion is very tender and starting to brown, about 8 minutes. Add half-and-half and if using, anchovies; raise heat to high, and boil 2 minutes.
• Pour mixture over pasta. Add tuna, parsley, capers, and reserved pasta water; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.

TUNA WITH PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta till al dente.
• Drain.
• Combine the rest of the ingredients in large bowl.
• Toss with cooked pasta.
• Garnish with cheese and adjust seasonings.