Pasta Con Salsa Di Tonno E Ricotta

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 14

Pasta Con Salsa Di Tonno E Ricotta recipe: a creamy and tasty combination of tuna and ricotta with a touch of parsley

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

500

Sugar

Fat

14g

Pasta Con Salsa Di Tonno E Ricotta is a delicious and creamy Italian pasta dish that is made with penne pasta, tuna, and ricotta cheese. The dish is very easy to prepare and takes only a few ingredients to create. The recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or for a more formal occasion. The dish is full of flavors and serves as an excellent source of protein and calcium. The ingredients are readily available in supermarkets, making it a convenient dish to make any time of the year.

Instructions

1.	Cook the penne according to the package instructions.
2.	Heat olive oil in a pan and add the onion. Cook for a few minutes until it becomes golden brown.
3.	Add the tuna and cook it for 5 minutes.
4.	Add the ricotta cheese, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix well and cook until the ricotta cheese has melted.
5.	Add the cooked penne to the pan and stir well.
6.	Serve hot and sprinkle with additional parsley if desired.

PROS

This recipe is quick and easy to prepare and perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

The combination of tuna and ricotta cheese creates a creamy and rich sauce that is full of flavor.

The recipe can be easily customized by adding vegetables like cherry tomatoes, spinach, or garlic.

CONS

The recipe is high in calories and fat due to the use of ricotta cheese.

The recipe may be too rich for some palates.

Tuna may not be an appealing ingredient for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a good source of protein from the tuna and ricotta cheese.
Tuna is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids that are good for heart health.
Ricotta cheese is an excellent source of calcium which is important for healthy bones and teeth.

	500 g penne
	125 g tuna
	200 g ricotta cheese
	3 teaspoons olive oil
	1 small onion , grated
	salt and pepper
	parsley