LunchDairy-freeHeart Healthy
Tuna & Red Sauce Penne
Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min
Serves
2
Serving
1 serving
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 oz whole wheat spaghetti
- 1/3 cup reserved pasta cooking water
- 1/4 cup sun dried tomato pesto
- 1 can tuna, drained
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 medium lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Method
- 1Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
- 2Reserve some cooking water before draining pasta.
- 3Drain pasta and set aside.
- 4Add reserved pasta water and pesto to same pot.
- 5Whisk mixture and place over medium heat.
- 6Add drained tuna and cooked spaghetti to pot.
- 7Season with salt and pepper.
- 8Stir 1-2 minutes until well combined and heated through.
- 9Remove from heat and add lemon juice and parsley.
- 10Toss to combine thoroughly.
- 11Divide between bowls and serve.
Good to know
Storage
Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days;.
Serving Size
About one heaping cup per serving;.
More Flavor
Add spinach, parmesan cheese or feta;.
Canned Tuna
One can equals 165 grams or 5.8 ounces drained;.
Gluten-Free
Use gluten-free pasta instead.