Name: Tuna Alfredo with Penne Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz penne pasta; 2 cans of tuna, drained; 2 tbsp butter; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Tuna Alfredo with Penne Pasta Recipe

Dodi Kirby Modified: May 2, 2024

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How To Make Tuna Alfredo with Penne Pasta

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

8 oz penne pasta
2 cans of tuna, drained
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Add the drained tuna to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly with the sauce.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley.
Serve the Tuna Alfredo with Penne Pasta hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories : 561kcal
Total Fat : 29g
Saturated Fat : 16g
Cholesterol : 125mg
Sodium : 634mg
Total Carbohydrates : 48g
Dietary Fiber : 2g
Sugar : 2g
Protein : 27g

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