PASTA WITH SPICY TUNA SAUCE

PASTA WITH SPICY TUNA SAUCE image

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 28oz cans crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
6 basil leaves, torn
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp salt
2 grinds of black pepper
2 6oz cans White Albacore tuna in water, drained
1 lb penne pasta
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
capers (optional)
freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Steps:

Start water to boil for pasta, then heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a saute pan on medium until fragrant, add garlic to 1 tbsp of water then add to heated oil, once water evaporates stir in tomatoes. Let simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Add basil,salt, sugar, pepper flakes and pepper. Allow sauce to simmer for 10-15 more minutes. Add pasta to water and cook al dente, drain. IStir drained tuna into the tomato sauce then add well-drained pasta directly to pan. Toss to coat. Garnish with freshly grated cheese and capers.