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Penne With Tuna and Red Onion Recipe

Penne With Tuna and Red Onion Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

coarse salt and pepper
12 oz penne pasta ( i use whole wheat)
2 tsp olive oil
1 large red onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup half-and-half
3 anchovy fillets, mashed (optional)
2 (6 oz) cans tuna packed in oil, drained
3/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tbsp capers, drained

Directions:

1. In a large pot of boiling water cook pasta according to package instructions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Return pasta to pot.
2. 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.
3. Pour mixture over pasta. Add tuna, parsley, capers, and reserved pasta water; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	158.97 Kcal (666 kJ)
Calories from fat	85.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.48g	15%
Cholesterol	16.62mg	6%
Sodium	134.82mg	6%
Potassium	157.21mg	3%
Total Carbs	10.62g	4%
Sugars	2.22g	9%
Dietary Fiber	3.11g	12%
Protein	6.84g	14%
Vitamin C	12.7mg	21%
Iron	0.6mg	4%
Calcium	63.5mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	109.75 Kcal (460 kJ)
Calories from fat	58.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.55g	15%
Cholesterol	11.48mg	6%
Sodium	93.08mg	6%
Potassium	108.53mg	3%
Total Carbs	7.33g	4%
Sugars	1.54g	9%
Dietary Fiber	2.15g	12%
Protein	4.72g	14%
Vitamin C	8.8mg	21%
Iron	0.4mg	4%
Calcium	43.9mg	6%

* 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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