Penne Pasta with tuna and peas

Penne Pasta with tuna and peas - Easy Meals with Video Recipes by Chef Joel Mielle - RECIPE30

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Easy to make pasta meal with basic ingredients

This is a dish for when you want something comforting, but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. It’s also perfect for when you need to use up some pantry staples. Penne Tonno e Piselli is a simple pasta dish made with tuna, peas, and a few other pantry staples.

The result is a flavourful and hearty dish that can be on the table in under 30 minutes. This dish is also versatile, feel free to add in some extra vegetables or change the pasta type, works well with rigatoni too.

The key to making this dish successful is to use quality ingredients. I always use high-quality tuna, and I prefer to use frozen peas. This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated or made fresh and served immediately. Either way, it is sure to please your family and friends.

Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal or a cosy weekend lunch, this penne pasta dish will hit the spot.

Ingredients

1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 clove of garlic, crushed
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
8oz -250g frozen peas
8oz -250g canned tuna in oil
10oz - 300g tomato puree or passata
12oz - 350g penne pasta (Or rigatoni)
2 tbsp chopped parsley
Salt and pepper

Steps

Step 1
First heat a large pot of water for your pasta. Once boiling season with salt. (Cook pasta al dente approx. 10 minutes before the sauce is ready, so they are both ready at the same time).
Step 2
In a large frying pan, start by sauteing the shallot and garlic in the oil. When the shallot starts to brown, add the peas and a little water. Cook it gently, adding a little more water if needed. Stir in the tuna, then add the passata 30 seconds after. Simmer for about half an hour over a low heat. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Meanwhile boil the pasta until al dente, drain it and add it directly to the tomato sauce. Drizzle olive oil and mix it all together, sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

Recipe tags: Pâtes au thon, tonno e piselli

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