Lunch: Penne Puttanesca

Recipe by Jackie Plant Using high-intensity ingredients is the key to keeping the fat at a minimum in this speedy dish, with olive oil–packed tuna, garlic, olives, capers and crushed red pepper providing all the flavor needed.

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Tuna

Health and fertility benefits of Penne Puttanesca

Tuna is great for a high protein diet as it has 33 grams of protein within its housing, with no pesky carbohydrates to worry about. In addition to this, tuna contains B vitamins and vitamin D, both of which are vital to fighting back against PCOS.

Ingredients

1 lb. penne pasta
1 can tuna in olive oil
4 garlic cloves
1 can crushed tomatoes
1/2 c. pitted olives
2 tbsp. drained capers
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper (or to taste)
Garnish: chopped parsley

Instructions

Cook pasta in lightly salted boiling water as package directs.
Meanwhile, pour 2 tsp oil from tuna into a large nonstick skillet and heat over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in tomatoes, olives, capers and pepper; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes for flavors to blend. Stir in tuna.
Drain pasta; return to pot. Add sauce and parsley; toss.

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