Penne with tuna, tomato and sweetcorn
This is a simple dish that is ideal for children
This is a quick and easy recipe, which is great when you've had a busy day and want something fast and tasty for dinner.
Ingredients - Serves 4 Adults
- 300g penne pasta
- 1 medium red onion
- 6 medium fresh tomatoes
- 150g / 5oz tinned sweetcorn
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 300g / 110z tuna canned in brine
- 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
- 1 small handful basil
- Black pepper to taste
Method
- Cook the penne pasta in boiling water according to the instructions on the packet
- Peel, wash and chop the red onion, tomato and basil, and drain the sweetcorn
- Heat the oil in the frying pan and cook the chopped onion for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally until soft
- Stir in the fresh tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through and beginning to soften
- Drain the tuna
- Add the tuna, balsamic vinegar, sweetcorn and basil. Heat for 1 minute
- Stir in the pasta
Serving Suggestions
Serve with some wholemeal bread or bread roll
If you prefer, you can replace the tuna with chicken
About this Recipe
A great recipe to use to increase portions of vegetables and fish in the diet
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1/6 of this recipe contains
of an adult's reference intake
| Nutrition Information |
| Typical Values | Per 100g | Per Portion (440g) |
| Energy | 415Kj | 1826Kj |
| 98Kcal | 432Kcal |
| Fat | 0.9g | 4g |
| (of which saturates) | 0.1g | 0.6g |
| Carbohydrate | 15g | 65.9g |
| (of which sugars) | 2.6g | 11.5g |
| Fibre | 1.4g | 4g |
| Protein | 6.8g | 30g |
| Salt | 0.2g | 0.9g |
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