Chilli Tuna Pasta

Step 1

In a large pot, cook penne to taste (see packaging for details).

Step 2

Add oil to a deep, heavy based frying pan. Chop onion and cook in pan along with garic and chilli on high heat until oninion is soft.

Step 3

Add chopped sun dried tomatoes, tuna and pasta sauce.

Step 4

Reduce heat to a simmer.

Step 5

Add pine nuts.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Stir pasta through sauce until well coated.

Step 8

Serve in large, open bowl.

Step 9

Top with slices of fresh parmesan cheese.

Step 10

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

Step 11

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