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Penne with Pancetta, Tuna, and White Wine

By: senoritapupnstuff  
"This is a fresh-tasting pasta dish loaded with good stuff! Pancetta, peas, mushrooms, spinach, flaked tuna, and cherry tomatoes are cooked in a bright-tasting white wine and lemon juice sauce. This recipe calls for canned tuna, but it is also a great way to use leftover tuna steaks."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 3 ounces pancetta bacon, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 5 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup frozen green peas
  • 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans solid white tuna packed in water, drained
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in pancetta, and cook until browned. Remove to paper towels.
  2. Return skillet to medium heat, and pour in 2 tablespoons olive oil. Stir in onion, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in mushrooms. Cook until they begin to give off juices.
  3. Turn the heat up to medium high, and pour in wine. Cook about 3 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to medium low. Stir in peas, cherry tomatoes, and spinach. Flake in tuna, drizzle in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine, and cook until warmed through.
  5. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook penne until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and stir into tuna mixture. Top with freshly grated Parmesan.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 355 | Total Fat: 8.5g | Cholesterol: 16mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2007 by Mary 
I enjoyed this, but would suggest using chicken or steak rather than tuna. I might try using... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2007 by alicia 
wow this was a great dish had a little of everything in it ! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2007 by ALAINDREA 
was good for canned tuna, but needed thicker sauce, imo MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2007 by awillette 
This was really good. I thought it was a bit salty but my family loved it and my DH (a very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by myvallie 
This is a great way to do something different with canned tuna! It's quick and easy to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2009 by *Sarah* 
This was good, and a hit with my husband! I added more crushed red pepper, about a cup of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2009 by nikita 
The recipe is quick and easy to make but rather bland. I like the veggies and it's healthy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2008 by April 
This was OK. The pancetta is pretty expensive, it caught me off guard, because this was the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2008 by Shelbeans82 
This was good... but it's missing something. It's really light and I did not find it to be... MORE

 
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