Tuna with Penne pasta

Submitted by Monica in PA

"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: 18mins
• Ingredients: 9
• 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.

Reviews

[karensamuelson]

Every easy and open to variation to suit any need.

 

[vrvrvr]

I used 1/2 a lemon, adding a little zest to the salad. I used 2 T. olive oil, and 1 tsp. dried basil. After mincing the garlic, I let it soak in the olive oil while the pasta cooked. I used about 1/2 tsp. salt, solid white albacore tuna packed in water (drained & flaked), liberal pepper and about 1/4 c. fresh Parmesan cheese (Parmigiano Reggiano). The flavor was light and refreshing: not too tuna, not too lemony, not too basil...and the penne adds a nice texture. Made for a great lunch. Thanks!