Tuna and tomato penne with capers and olives

Italian COMBIFAST RECIPE

Tuna & Tomato Penne with Capers

Name: Tuna & Tomato Penne with Capers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 180 g Penne; 2 tins Tinned tuna in olive oil; 400 g Chopped tomatoes; 1 tbsp Capers; 40 g Black olives; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 handful Parsley; 1 Lemon; 1 tbsp Olive oil

The southern Italian pantry pasta: tinned tuna, tomatoes, capers, olives and parsley. High in protein, on the table in 20 minutes.

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

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Ingredients

Penne180 g
Tinned tuna in olive oil2 tins
Chopped tomatoes400 g
Capers1 tbsp
Black olives40 g
Garlic2 cloves
Parsley1 handful
Lemon1
Olive oil1 tbsp

Steps

1
Cook penne in salted water; drain, keeping a little water.
2
Soften garlic in olive oil, add chopped tomatoes, capers and olives; simmer 8 minutes.
3
Flake in the drained tuna and warm through 1 minute.
4
Toss with the penne, parsley, lemon zest and black pepper.

Nutrition per serving · estimate

Calories: 540
Protein: 36 g
Fiber: 7 g
Carbs: 72 g
Fat: 14 g

Allergens

Gluten, Fish

Substitutions

Tinned tuna → Tinned sardines or cooked chickpeas
Penne → Red lentil penne (gluten-free)

15 Minute Quick High Protein Dairy-Free Budget Friendly Office Friendly

By CombiFast Kitchen · Updated September 5, 2026