Creamy Tomato Tuna Penne Pasta Recipes

ITALIAN PENNE WITH TUNA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Return to saucepan.
• Meanwhile, in a 10-inch skillet heat oil over medium-low. Add leeks and garlic; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat. Add spinach; stir until slightly wilted.
• Stir spinach mixture into pasta. Stir in tuna, Italian dressing and dried tomatoes. If desired, sprinkle with cracked black pepper.

TOMATO TUNA PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 190c/375f. Boil a large pan of water and cook the pasta for 1 minute less than recommended on the pack. Drain.
• Whilst the pasta is cooking, heat the oil on a medium heat, in a large frying pan. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until the onion is softened.
• Add the chopped peppers, tuna fish, salt, pepper, garlic, tomato puree and oregano. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Now add the tinned tomatoes and cream, bring to a gentle bubble, then add the pasta. Stir everything together, then transfer to a large baking dish.
• Top with the cheddar and mozzarella and place in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown.
• Take out of the oven and top with a sprinkling of parsley before serving.

CREAMY TOMATO TUNA PASTA

Steps:

• Place a large saucepan of salted water over high heat. Bring to the boil. Add pasta and cook for 10 minutes or until al dente. When done, drain and set aside. Reserve the water.
• Meanwhile heat oil in a large pan over medium- high heat. Add onions and garlic. Saute, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes or until softened. Drain canned tuna and add it to the pan along with enough salt. Saute for another 2-3 minutes. Add tomato paste and saute for a minute.
• Add tomatoes and 1/2 cup reserved water. Cook for 2 minutes. Add cream. Bring to the boil. Simmer for 2 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
• Stir cooked pasta and basil into the sauce. Cook until heated through.
• Season with pepper. Garnish with basil leaves and grated parmesan if desired.

EASY PASTA WITH TUNA AND TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
• Empty tuna into a bowl and mash with a fork while pasta is cooking. Mix with 2 tablespoons olive oil, basil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet and fry the anchovies for 3 minutes. Add capers and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, for an additional 3 minutes. Add tuna mixture and tomatoes; simmer sauce for about 5 minutes.
• Drain pasta and add to the sauce. Mix well. Stir in parsley before serving.

PENNE WITH CREAMY TOMATO TUNA SAUCE

Steps:

• TOMATO SAUCE This makes approximately 3 cups. I make it ahead and freeze it in 1 cup quantities perfect for this recipe. Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion garlic and chiles and saute gently until onion is soft. Add tomatoes and simmer on low for about 10 minutes. Add salt and basil leaves and stir to combine. PASTA Cook penne according to package instructions for al dente. Heat oil over medium heat and add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and olives. Cook until garlic is golden. Add tomato sauce, mix to blend well and heat through. Break tuna into chunks and add to sauce. Cook for about one minute more. Keep sauce warm. When penne is just about done, add cream to sauce and stir until it is well absorbed. Don't allow the sauce to boil at this point. Drain penne and add to sauce mixing well. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving, if desired.