This penne and tuna sauce is perfect for those who love pasta with a little seafood flavor. Anchovies give the sauce a nice salty taste, while tuna provides a hearty protein to this otherwise light dish.
1/2 pound penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
3 anchovy fillets
1 can (8 ounce size) diced plum tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6.5 ounce size) tuna
black pepper, to taste
Cook the penne pasta in salted, boiling water as directed on the package until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions start to brown.
Add the anchovies to the skillet and stir, pressing on the anchovies to break them up until they are mashed.
Add the tomatoes to the skillet and bring the sauce to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the skillet, and let the sauce cook until it is thick, about 15 minutes.
Drain the tuna well and flake it with a fork. Gently stir it into the sauce along with the cooked penne pasta. Season as needed with black pepper (the anchovies should contribute enough salty flavor). Let the penne and tuna simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the sauce has thickened.
Serve hot.
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reviews & comments
Sounds really good! Can't wait to try this easy recipe!