Fusilli with Tuna

INGREDIENTS

• 1 8oz jar of Imported Italian tuna, packed in olive oil

• 1 small yellow onion, chopped

• 3 cloves of garlic, chopped

• 1 15oz can of diced tomatoes

• 10 basil leaves, chopped

• 1 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes

• 1/4 cup of flat leaf Italian parsley, chopped

• 1 tsp pf salt

• 1/2 tsp of fresh ground black pepper

  PREPARATION

• Drain the tuna reserving the oil. Squeeze out as much of the oil as possible and set aside.

• Place the tuna in a small bowl and flake with a fork.

• In a large frying pan heat 2 Tbls of the tuna oil and sauté the onions and garlic for 2 minutes.

• Add the tomatoes, basil and crushed red pepper and simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.

• Stir in the tuna and set aside

• In 6 quarts of salted boiling water cook the pasta until al dente. Around 8 to 10 minutes.

• Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.

• Add the tomato mixture, parsley, salt and pepper.

  Serves 4 people