Sunshine Basil Pesto Penne & Tuna

Name: Sunshine Basil Pesto Penne & Tuna
Prep time: THMS
Cook time: THMS
Ingredients: 400g penne; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 185g jar pitted black olives, drained and roughly chopped; 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped; 325g tinned sweetcorn, drained; 1 lime zest & juice; 2 x 200g tins tuna in spring water, drained; ½ jar Sacla’ Classic Basil Pesto; 4 tbsp. Parmesan, grated; Handful of fresh basil, chopped; Pepper to taste

This tuna pasta recipe is a one-pot miracle. Use the pasta pan to cook through all the other ingredients, then simply add the pasta back with our Classic Basil Pesto and some of the starchy cooking water to bring the dish together.

Cook Time

20 mins

Serves

Ingredients

400g penne
1 tbsp. olive oil
185g jar pitted black olives, drained and roughly chopped
3 ripe tomatoes, chopped
325g tinned sweetcorn, drained
1 lime zest & juice
2 x 200g tins tuna in spring water, drained
½ jar Sacla’ Classic Basil Pesto
4 tbsp. Parmesan, grated
Handful of fresh basil, chopped
Pepper to taste

How to make the recipe

Step 1

Bring a large pan of water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta, return to the boil and cook for about 8 minutes or until cooked to your liking

Step 2

Drain, reserving a cup of the cooking water, and leave the pasta in the colander

Step 3

Using the same pan as you cooked the pasta in, heat the oil over a low heat and add the olives, tomatoes, sweetcorn, lime juice, lime zest and tuna. Add the Pesto and pasta and the reserved cooking water. Stir through the Parmesan and basil and season with pepper.