Chilli Tuna Pasta

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This is quick meal and is very nice! we have it quite often.

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Steps

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In a large pot , cook penne to taste.

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Add oil to a deep , heavy based frying pan.

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Chop onion and cook in pan along with garic and chilli on high heat until oninion is soft.

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Add chopped sun dried tomatoes , tuna and pasta sauce.

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Reduce heat to a simmer.

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Add pine nuts.

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When pasta has cooked , drain and add to frying pan along with chopped , fresh basil.

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Stir pasta through sauce until well coated.

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Serve in large , open bowl.

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Top with slices of fresh parmesan cheese.

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You can add pretty much anything to this dish - olives , egg plant , artichoke hearts , capers - even anchovy fillets are lovely.

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You can also remove the tuna from the dish and add 4 or 5 rashers of chopped bacon instead.

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This is very nice.

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Ingredients

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tuna packed in oil, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, pine nuts, pasta sauce, garlic cloves, chili flakes, penne, olive oil, fresh basil, parmesan cheese