When time is against us and ideas are in short supply, even preparing a lunch without too many expectations can seem like an impossible mission!
But with just a few simple ingredients, you can create dishes full of great flavor! Just like these Penne with Tuna and Olives with Yellow and Red Cherry Tomatoes. Ready in no time, tasty and very easy to prepare.
This main dish is great even for those who eat outside the home, or it can be served in single-portion bowls during appetizers and buffets. It can also be enjoyed as a cold dish, perfect for the warm season!
Let’s see together the ingredients to prepare these delicious Penne with Tuna and Olives with Yellow and Red Cherry Tomatoes!
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- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4 servings
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 12.7 oz penne pasta
- 7.1 oz tuna in oil
- 14.1 oz cherry tomatoes (yellow and red)
- 3.5 oz black olives (pitted)
- red onion (optional)
- olive oil
- chopped parsley
- salt
Tools
- Frying Pan
- Saucepan
- Colander
- Ladle
- Cutting Board
Preparation
First, wash the cherry tomatoes thoroughly. I used both yellow and red cherry tomatoes, but you can easily use only red or only yellow ones, according to your taste and availability.
Cut them into halves or quarters or dice them (as you prefer). Slice a bit of red onion thinly. Also, cut the black olives in half.
Take a frying pan, add a few tablespoons of olive oil, and brown the onion over very low heat. Then add the cherry tomatoes and cook them over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, add the tuna that has been previously drained (if you chose the one in oil, otherwise you can use natural tuna).
Also, add the olives, adjust with salt, add a handful of fresh chopped parsley, a bit of chili pepper (if you like), and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, just enough time to slightly wilt the cherry tomatoes.
Meanwhile, bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Once boiling, salt it and add the pasta. I chose penne, but you can use any shape you prefer.
Cook and drain al dente into the pan with the sauce. Mix for a minute, turn off the heat, garnish with a nice handful of fresh chopped parsley, and serve!
Your delicious penne with tuna, olives, and cherry tomatoes are ready to be served! Enjoy your meal and see you at the next recipe!
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