Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
8 ounce

rigatoni pasta

uncooked

2 ounce

parmesan cheese

grated

0.5 cup

sun-dried tomato

packed in oil, drained

0.5 cup

fresh parsley

chopped

1 unit

lemon

cut into wedges

3 tbsp

olive oil

2 clove

garlic

pressed

0.5 tsp

crushed red pepper flakes

7.06 ounce

chunk light tuna

canned

Step 1
~3 min

Cook rigatoni according to package directions; drain and set aside.

Step 2
~3 min

Pat sun-dried tomatoes dry with paper towels.

Step 3
~3 min

Slice sun-dried tomatoes and chop fresh parsley.

Step 4
~3 min

Cut lemon into wedges.

Step 5
~3 min

Heat olive oil, pressed garlic and red pepper flakes in a large skillet over medium-high heat until garlic is golden brown (do not burn).

Step 6
~3 min

Immediately stir in tuna and sun-dried tomatoes; cook 2-3 minutes or until tomatoes are tender.

Step 7
~3 min

Add cooked pasta and half of the parsley and half of the parmesan cheese to the skillet; toss to combine.

Step 8
~3 min

When serving, sprinkle with remaining parsley and cheese.

Step 9
~3 min

Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a splash of white wine to the skillet while cooking the tuna for extra flavor.

Use fresh tuna instead of canned for a more upscale dish.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The pasta can be cooked ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Caesar salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

Common Italian-American dish

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Quick lunch

Popularity Score

65/100

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