Tuna Italiano Recipe
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Tuna Italiano

By: MMJM 
"I just happened to put together a few of my favorite things -- olives, garbanzo beans and tuna -- and it turned out to be a real hit. Hope you enjoy!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (19)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, sliced
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in olive oil
  • 1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives, drained and chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute garlic in oil until golden. Stir in onion and water and cook until onion is soft. Stir in the tuna with its oil, olives, beans, garlic salt and pepper. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer while pasta is cooking.
  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Toss pasta with tuna mixture, top with Romano and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 607 | Total Fat: 25.4g | Cholesterol: 35mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2003 by JOELMEYER   view full review
Yum!
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2006 by GOURMETMOMMY   view full review
My DH had very high hopes for this recipe, and he thought it smelled incredible while it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2004 by EBAILIS   view full review
Great recipe! Fast and tasty. I used chicken stock instead of water because it adds extra...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2005 by TOASTANDTEA   view full review
Thank you! I will make this again. I added more garlic and used navy beans, whole wheat...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2006 by PHUXTABLE   view full review
Our family enjoyed this - my husband and myself in particular. The kids were less enhusiastic....
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2011 by NJNOLE   view full review
My kids are good eaters and it was a tough night eating when I made this (and they love olives...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2006 by CMC0980   view full review
Nice and quick. I added a can of cream of chicken soup because I was in the mood for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2011 by fc7   view full review
I found this recipe when I was searching for a way to use tuna without making a casserole,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2011 by carolaglaser   view full review
This was Ok needed something but not sure what
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2010 by ~Plu~   view full review
I was looking for something to do with some cans of tuna and a can of garbanzos I had laying...

 

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