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Tuna, Tomato and Penne Pasta

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Updated Sep 2, 2010
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Enjoy this pasta dinner made using tuna, tomato and penne and sprinkled with cheese that’s ready in 30 minutes – perfect for Italian cuisine.

Tuna, Tomato and Penne Pasta

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 4
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. (2 1/4 cups) uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta)
  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 lb. tuna steaks, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes with Italian-style herbs, undrained
  • 1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons capers, if desired
  • Dash crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cook penne to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add onions; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until softened, stirring frequently. Add garlic; stir to combine.
  • Step 
    3
    Add tuna; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until browned on all sides. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, capers and pepper flakes; cook about 1 minute or until mixture comes to a simmer. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.
  • Step 
    4
    Place cooked penne on serving platter. Top with tuna mixture. Sprinkle lightly with cheese.

Nutrition

520 Calories
14g Total Fat
41g Protein
58g Total Carbohydrate
8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
520
Calories from Fat
130
Total Fat
14g
22%
Saturated Fat
4g
20%
Cholesterol
55mg
18%
Sodium
970mg
40%
Total Carbohydrate
58g
19%
Dietary Fiber
4g
16%
Sugars
8g
Protein
41g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
70%
70%
Vitamin C
25%
25%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 3 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 4 Lean Meat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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