Penne with Tuna, Basil, and Lemon Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 lb penne
1 garlic clove
1 lemon
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves
a 6-oz can tuna in olive oil (not drained )

Directions:

Bring a 4-quart pasta pot three fourths full with salted water to a boil for penne. Mince garlic. Finely grate enough lemon zest to measure 1 tablespoon and squeeze 1 teaspoon juice. Cut basil into thin strips. In a large bowl toss together garlic, zest, juice, basil, and tuna with oil from can.
Boil penne until al dente and drain in a colander. Add penne to bowl and toss with salt and pepper to taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	128.57 Kcal (538 kJ)
Calories from fat	40.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.55g	7%
Sodium	0.84mg	0%
Potassium	46.22mg	1%
Total Carbs	14.44g	5%
Sugars	3.15g	13%
Dietary Fiber	5.44g	22%
Protein	4.92g	10%
Vitamin C	15.8mg	26%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	10.4mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	89.32 Kcal (374 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.16g	7%
Sodium	0.58mg	0%
Potassium	32.11mg	1%
Total Carbs	10.04g	5%
Sugars	2.19g	13%
Dietary Fiber	3.78g	22%
Protein	3.42g	10%
Vitamin C	11mg	26%
Iron	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	7.2mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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