Ingredients
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- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality tuna packed in olive oil, drained
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add the penne and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- Sauté garlic and peas: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic, cooking for 1 minute before adding frozen peas.
- Combine tuna and cream: Fold in drained tuna and heavy cream until well mixed and creamy.
- Season: Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to enhance flavors.
- Mix everything: Drain the pasta (reserve some pasta water) and add it to the skillet. Toss until coated, adding reserved water for creaminess if needed.
- Finish with cheese: Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg