Penne al baffo con tonno

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Penne al baffo with tuna
The classic pasta al baffo is prepared with ham and cream sauce. In this popular version, the ham is replaced with tuna marinated in oil, which gives the dish a fresh and Mediterranean flavor.
Amount
4
servings
Ingredients list
Difficulty: easy
Cost: low
Calories: 817kcal
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Difficulty: easy
Cost: low
Calories: 817kcal
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Directions
  • First, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.
  • In the meantime, drain the tuna, place in a small bowl and pick apart with a fork.
    200 g tuna in oil
  • Heat a dash of olive oil in a large skillet and gently warm the tuna in it.
  • Add the tomato paste and sautรฉ briefly. Now deglaze with the liquid cream, mix everything well and simmer for 10 minutes at low heat.
    400 ml liquid cream, 25 g tomato paste
  • Meanwhile, add the penne to the boiling salted water. Once the pasta is al dente, drain it in a colander and then add it directly to the sauce in the pan. Season with salt to taste, mix everything thoroughly and let it infuse briefly.
    400 g penne
  • Finally, arrange the finished pasta on deep plates. Season with freshly ground pepper and serve immediately hot and enjoy.
    Buon appetito!

Tip

To give the pasta even more freshness, you can add finely chopped parsley or basil at the end.
Calories: 817kcal (41%)Carbohydrates: 79g (26%)Protein: 31g (62%)Fat: 42g (65%)Saturated fatty acids: 24g (120%)Polyunsaturated fatty acids: 4gMonounsaturated fatty acids: 11gCholesterol: 123mg (41%)

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