Tuna Pasta

Quick, easy, and absolutely delicious, this recipe makes a pasta in tomato sauce using canned tuna, olives and other pantry staples.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6.5 oz tuna (1 can, drained)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 14 oz chopped tomatoes ((1 can))
• 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley (chopped)
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/2 cup pitted black olives (such as kalamatas)
• 1 pound pasta

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Start by boiling a large pot of salted water for the pasta when the water for the pasta comes to a boil. Cook until just underdone. Remove ¼ cup of the cooking water and set aside before draining.
2. 2Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat and add the onion and cook until translucent. Add the garlic. Cook, stirring, just until fragrant, and add the tomatoes.
3. 3Add the parsley and mix together.
4. 4Season to taste with salt and add pepper and the red pepper flakes if using.
5. 5Stir in the olives, and the tuna bring the sauce to a boil, cover, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes while the pasta cooks.
6. 6Add the pasta, coat with the sauce, and cook until the pasta is done adding the reserved pasta water to loosen if necessary. Taste for seasoning and add more salt as needed before serving.