Penne Marinara with Tuna Meatballs
Enjoy this simple, delicious meal that you can prep ahead of time. If there are any leftovers, it tastes even better the next day. With a meal this yummy, don’t expect much left over.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 to 6 1x
Ingredients
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- TUNA MEATBALLS INGREDIENTS:
- 2 (6 ounce) cans of tuna, drained and flaked
- 4 tablespoons egg whites
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1 lemon, juice and zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- PASTA AND SAUCE INGREDIENTS:
- 1 package of penne (or your favourite pasta)
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine tuna, eggs, garlic, bread crumbs, parsley, vegetable broth, lemon, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper. (For best results, let sit for 1 hour in the fridge.)
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, over medium heat sauté onions and garlic in olive oil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until tender.
- Stir in remaining pasta and sauce ingredients. Heat to boil and then reduce to simmer. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- With an immersion blender, carefully puree pasta sauce.
- Set oven to 375 F (190 C).
- Form tuna mixture into balls. Over medium heat, gently sear balls in nonstick skillet.
- Top tuna meatballs with sauce and bake for 7 to 10 minutes.
- Plate pasta, sauce, and meatballs. Enjoy!
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