PETER'S PASTA AL' TONNO

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This is a classic, easy Italian dish which takes moments to prepare. Once you have tried it, your tuna casserole will never look the same!

Provided by Peter

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound uncooked spaghetti
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ onion, chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large pot cook spaghetti pasta with a teaspoon of oil in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain, leaving pasta moist.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat saute the onions and garlic in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until soft and tender, about 3 or 4 minutes. Add the two cans of tuna and let cook on medium for 6 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste, cooked pasta, and continue stirring. Turn burner to high heat, add remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and cook for 3 or 4 minutes.
Place the pasta in large serving bowl and toss with the fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 10.5 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 37.9 mg, Sugar 0.3 g