Mezze Penne With Tuna Recipes

PENNE PASTA WITH TOMATO TUNA SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium sized sauce pot over medium low heat.
• Sauté the garlic, chopped onions and the crushed chilli pepper just until the onions are soft, while stirring often for about 5 minutes.
• Add in the passata (Italian strained tomatoes), dried basil, salt and pepper and stir well.
• Fill the bottle of passata three quarters full with water. Give it a good swirl and add this to the sauce. Stir well.
• Bring the sauce to a boil then lower the heat, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes or until the sauce thickens and the sweet concentrated flavors of the tomatoes come through.
• While the sauce is slowly simmering, bring a large pot of water to boil.
• Salt the water and cook the pasta according to package directions.
• While the pasta cooks, add the drained tuna, slivered kalamata olives and fresh basil to the tomato sauce. Allow to simmer till the pasta is al dente.
• When ready, drain the pasta and toss with some of the tomato sauce.
• Plate the pasta and top with more sauce and a sprinkle of basil.
• Serve while still warm.

TUNA WITH PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta till al dente.
• Drain.
• Combine the rest of the ingredients in large bowl.
• Toss with cooked pasta.
• Garnish with cheese and adjust seasonings.

MEZZE PENNE WITH TUNA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
• Meanwhile, rinse 1 Tbsp. capers to remove the salt. Drain, and chop them along with the garlic cloves and a bunch of parsley leaves.
• In a bowl, stir together the chopped mixture with the tuna and extra-virgin olive oil.
• Strain the pasta once al dente and place it in a large saucepan over high heat. Add the tuna sauce, some black pepper, and diced mozzarella. Toss quickly to meld the flavors. Once the mozzarella starts to melt, remove from the heat, and serve.