Tuna and Leek Pasta

Name: Tuna and Leek Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 13 oz dried penne; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 leeks, sliced; 2 large garlic cloves, sliced; 2 7oz cans tuna; ⅔ cup whipping cream; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; salt and pepper, to season; rocket salad, to serve

4 steps

Prep:10minCook:12min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:59:01 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories668 kcal (33%)

Total Fat24 g (34%)

Carbs74.2 g (29%)

Sugars4.6 g (5%)

Protein36.9 g (74%)

Sodium268.8 mg (13%)

Fiber3.5 g (13%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

13 ozdried penne

2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil

2 x 7 ozcans tuna

⅔ cupwhipping cream

2 tablespoonsparsley

Instructions

Step 1

Plunge the pasta into a large saucepan of lightly salted boiling water. Return to a boil and cook for 10-12 minutes or according to the package directions until just tender. Drain well and return to the pan.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet, add the leeks, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste and cook gently for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the tuna and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Bring to a boil, and boil until reduced by half. Stir in the cream and heat through for 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the tuna sauce to the pasta with the parsley and stir over a medium heat for 1 minute. Serve immediately with an rocket salad