A simple and flavor-packed classic Italian pasta dish that's ready in just minutes!
Ingredients
15-ounce canBumble Bee® Solid White Albacore Tuna
12ouncespenne pasta, al dente
3tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
3clovesgarlic, sliced thin
¼teaspoonred pepper flakes
1pint2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2tablespoonscapers
½cupkalamata olives, halved
1lemon, zest only
Black pepper, to taste
Fresh Parsley, garnish
Instructions
Cook penne pasta in salted water until it’s al dente. Reserve 2 cups of pasta water and drain pasta. Rinse penne pasta with cold water to prevent sticking.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil along with garlic, red pepper flakes, and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes start to lose some of their juice, but aren’t broken down completely.
Add capers and olives and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add cooked penne to the skillet along with ½ cup of pasta water. Stir to combine. The skillet should have a light sauce coating everything. If it seems too dry, add more pasta water by the ¼ cup. If it seems too watery, simmer for a minute or two to thicken.
Right before serving, add lemon zest to the skillet along with flaked tuna. Toss to combine but try not to stir too much once you add the tuna so it stays in chunks. Season with black pepper.
Serve penne puttanesca immediately garnished with fresh parsley!