Penne with tuna
4 servings
30 minutes
Penne with tuna is a harmonious blend of Mediterranean flavors and Austrian culinary tradition. This recipe embodies the tenderness of pasta, the richness of tuna, and the freshness of vegetables. Italy can be considered the homeland of such a dish; however, in Austrian cuisine, it has gained a unique interpretation that combines simplicity and richness of flavors. Tomatoes, sweet peppers, and garlic create an aromatic sauce that perfectly complements the dense texture of penne. Green beans add freshness while black pepper gives a slight spiciness. The dish is excellent for both family dinners and festive gatherings due to its versatility and nutritional value. The taste of penne with tuna is a balance between the tenderness of pasta and the richness of fish, making it an ideal choice for Mediterranean cuisine lovers.
1
Cut the tomatoes crosswise, dip them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a sieve and peel off the skin. Cut the flesh into cubes.
- Tomatoes: 4 pieces
2
Remove the seeds from the sweet pepper and cut it into strips.
- Red sweet pepper: 2 pieces
3
Cut the tuna into pieces.
- Canned tuna in brine: 350 g
4
Peel and chop the onion and garlic.
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 1 clove
5
Boil the pasta in a large amount of salted water for 5 minutes. Add the green beans and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
- Penne: 400 g
- Green beans (string beans): 300 g
6
Sauté onion and garlic in vegetable oil. Add tomatoes and sweet pepper, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Tomatoes: 4 pieces
- Red sweet pepper: 2 pieces
7
Drain the pasta with beans in a colander and mix it with the tuna and vegetables. Leave on the heat for another 2 minutes. Season to taste.
- Penne: 400 g
- Green beans (string beans): 300 g
- Canned tuna in brine: 350 g
- Salt: pinch
- Ground black pepper: to taste
