Mediterranean-inspired · pasta
Pantry Tuna Tomato Penne
Canned tuna, tomato sauce, green pepper, and penne make a fast pantry pasta with no fresh meat required.
Total time25 min
Hands-on18 min
Cleanuplow
Serves4
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Cook penne until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water and drain.
- 02
Cook green pepper in olive oil in the same pot for 5 minutes. Add garlic for 30 seconds.
- 03
Add marinara and tuna and simmer gently for 4 minutes.
- 04
Fold in pasta, loosen with cooking water, and finish with parsley.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Canned salmon can replace tuna.
- Gluten-free penne works with the same sauce.
Why this is a good weeknight call
It keeps the cleanup to one main pan. The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
