Creamy Penne With Tuna

Submitted by Cluich

"Delicious way to serve pasta. The anchovies give the sauce a fantastic edge."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb penne
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 large red onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 3 anchovy fillets, mashed
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in vegetable oil, drained
• 3⁄4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained
• salt and pepper, to taste

directions

1. In a large pot of boiling salted 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 or so. Add half-and-half and anchovies, then raise heat to high and boil for 2 minutes.
3. Pour mixture over pasta. Add tuna, parsley, capers, and reserved pasta water, then toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.