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Penne Pasta With Zesty Garlic-Lemon Tuna Sauce Recipe

Penne Pasta With Zesty Garlic-Lemon Tuna Sauce Recipe

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Penne Pasta With Zesty Garlic-Lemon Tuna Sauce

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Ingredients:

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

Directions:

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!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	222.61 Kcal (932 kJ)
Calories from fat	143.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.97g	25%
Cholesterol	18.67mg	6%
Sodium	2083.79mg	87%
Potassium	72.04mg	2%
Total Carbs	9.52g	3%
Sugars	1.77g	7%
Dietary Fiber	3.29g	13%
Protein	5.23g	10%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	16.7mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	165.39 Kcal (692 kJ)
Calories from fat	106.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.86g	25%
Cholesterol	13.87mg	6%
Sodium	1548.18mg	87%
Potassium	53.52mg	2%
Total Carbs	7.07g	3%
Sugars	1.32g	7%
Dietary Fiber	2.45g	13%
Protein	3.89g	10%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.4mg	3%
Calcium	12.4mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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