Penne and Tuna

How to Make Penne and Tuna Recipe - preparation 10 minutes cooking time 30 minutes Serves 4

Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion, finely sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 x 400g/14oz can chopped tomatoes
500g/1lb 2oz penne or pasta tubes
2 x 200g/7oz cans tuna steak in spring water
3 tbsp small capers
a few fresh basil leaves, torn
salt and ground black pepper

Method:
1 Heat the oil in a pan, then add the red onion and fry over a low heat for 10 minutes or until softened but not browned. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

2 Add the tomatoes and stir well. Season to taste with salt and pepper and simmer over a medium heat for 10 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens

3 Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pan of lightly salted boiling water according to the pack instructions.

4 Drain the tuna and cut into small chunks. Stir into the tomato sauce along with the capers and basil.

5 Drain the pasta, return to the pan and toss with the tuna sauce. Serve immediately in shallow bowls.

Penne and Tuna Recipe