Name: Penne with Tuna, Basil, and Lemon
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 1/2 pound penne; 1 garlic clove; 1 lemon; 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves; a 6-ounce can tuna in olive oil (not drained)

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 2

Ingredients

1/2 pound penne

1 garlic clove

1 lemon

1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves

a 6-ounce can tuna in olive oil (not drained)

Preparation

Step 1
Bring a 4-quart pasta pot three fourths full with salted water to a boil for penne. Mince garlic. Finely grate enough lemon zest to measure 1 tablespoon and squeeze 1 teaspoon juice. Cut basil into thin strips. In a large bowl toss together garlic, zest, juice, basil, and tuna with oil from can.
Step 2
Boil penne until al dente and drain in a colander. Add penne to bowl and toss with salt and pepper to taste.

TagsPasta Penne Garlic Root Vegetable Vegetable Basil Herbs & Spices Tuna Fish Seafood Lemon Citrus Fruit Main Dinner Dairy Free Nut Free Quick Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer 30 Minutes or Less Weeknight Meals Gourmet

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