Penne with Pancetta, Tuna, and White Wine

Description

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.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 3 ounces pancetta bacon, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 5 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • ½ cup frozen green peas
  • 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • 2 (5 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

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Servings: 8

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