Fusilli with Tuna and Tomato Sauce

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Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

  • 6

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fusilli
  • 1 (26-ounce) jar Simple Tomato Sauce, recipe follows or other purchased marinara sauce
  • 2 (6-ounces each) cans albacore tuna packed in oil, drained
  • 1 tablespoon drained capers
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine the tomato sauce, tuna, capers, and lemon peel in a heavy large skillet. Using a fork, break the tuna into chunks. Simmer to blend the flavors, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Toss the pasta with enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Stir in the parsley and serve.