Tuna with Penne pasta

A real Italian pasta salad! Great for a light summertime meal or a delicious light lunch. My husband loves this pasta and its so quick & easy to make. This recipe was passed down from a friend who's has traveled to Italy and agrees to the authenticity!

• Ready In: 18 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  can  high quality canned tuna in vegetable oil (we prefer Genova brand)
• 1  lemon, juice of
• 3  cloves  chopped garlic
•  olive oil
• 1  bunch  chopped fresh basil
• 1⁄2 lb penne pasta (I prefer whole wheat pasta)
•  kosher salt
•  pepper
•  fresh parmesan cheese or  romano cheese (I prefer Locatelli Pecorino romano)

Directions

1. Cook pasta till al dente.
2. Drain.
3. Combine the rest of the ingredients in large bowl.
4. Toss with cooked pasta.
5. Garnish with cheese and adjust seasonings.