This is my absolute favourite pasta dish and it's very easy if you make the tomato sauce ahead of time. Don't substitute for the homemade tomato sauce; it's not nearly as good with canned.
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.
BigOven Tip: Easily make this ahead of time! Tomato sauce can be prepared up to 36 hours in advance.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (489g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 3 Servings | ||
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Calories: 433 | ||
Calories from Fat: 153 (35%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 17g | 23 % | |
Saturated Fat 4.2g | 21 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 9.3g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 2.2g | ||
Cholesterol 54.7mg | 17 % | |
Sodium 2121.2mg | 73 % | |
Potassium 1354.1mg | 36 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 62.3g | 18 % | |
Dietary Fiber 7.7g | 31 % | |
Sugars, other 54.7g | ||
Protein 13.7g | 20 % | |
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Calories per serving: 433
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