Easy Pasta with Tuna and Tomato Sauce
This easy weeknight pasta with tuna, tomatoes, capers, basil, and parsley is ready in 30 minutes and everyone will love it.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 4, 2026Share
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This easy weeknight pasta with tuna, tomatoes, capers, basil, and parsley is ready in 30 minutes and everyone will love it.
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Ingredients 11
0.5 (16 ounce) box penne
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, packed in olive oil, drained
0.25 cup olive oil, divided
0.25 cup finely chopped fresh basil
0.5 large organic lemon, juiced and zested
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ounce canned anchovy fillets, drained
2 teaspoons capers
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
0.5 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook for about 11 minutes, stirring every now and then, until tender but still firm.
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Empty tuna into a bowl and mash with a fork while pasta is cooking. Mix in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, basil, salt, and pepper.
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Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet and fry the anchovies for 3 minutes. Toss in the garlic and capers, then cook for another 3 minutes, stirring the whole time. Add tuna mixture and tomatoes; simmer sauce for about 5 minutes.
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Drain the pasta and dump it into the sauce. Mix well. Stir in the parsley right before you serve it.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 919 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 47g
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Saturated Fat 7g
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Cholesterol 50mg
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Sodium 1301mg
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Total Carbohydrate 94g
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Dietary Fiber 8g
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Protein 38g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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