Bowties with Tuna
Recipe from Family Circle

This pasta and tuna one-dish dinner can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. Save this recipe for a night when you need a meal in a hurry.


Bowties with Tuna

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Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 27 mins
Related Categories: Garlic, Onions, Peppers, Quick and Easy Pasta Dishes, Seafood Pasta, Tomato Sauce, Tuna
 
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Ingredients
  • 12  ounces
    bowtie pasta
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  • 2 
    garlic cloves, chopped
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  • 1  jar (24 ounces)
    roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
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  • 1  small
    onion, chopped
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  • 1  tablespoon
    olive oil
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  • 1  tablespoon
    capers
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  • 1  tablespoon
    balsamic vinegar
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  • 1  tablespoon
    Italian seasoning
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  • 1/2  cup
    tomato juice
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    black pepper
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  • 3  cans (6 ounces each)
    albacore tuna packed in water, drained
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Directions
1.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions, about 12 minutes, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water. Return pasta to pot.
2.
Meanwhile, place garlic, roasted red peppers, onion, olive oil, capers, vinegar, Italian seasoning and tomato juice in a blender. Puree until smooth, then pour into a small saucepan. Stir in salt and pepper.
3.
Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes. Pour over pasta and stir to combine. Gently stir in tuna; serve immediately.
Nutrition information
Calories 451, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 747 mg, Carbohydrate 70 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 25 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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