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Pasta with Tuna Sauce

Adapted from an internet recipe.
Sounds like an easy and quick dish to put together. On my to make and taste list.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can tuna in brine, drained, (185 g / 6.5 oz)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, (~400 grams or ~14 oz can)
  • 2 tablespoons extra light olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
  • 2-3 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper, as desired, to taste
  • dry pasta, of your choice, for serving
  • Parmesan cheese, grated, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a non stick pan on medium heat, when hot, add the garlic, stir for 30 seconds or until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Pour in the chopped tomatoes and stir together. Stir in the oregano and season to taste with salt and pepper as desired. Reduce heat to low.
  • Add the drained tuna, break that up a bit and stir into the tomatoes, let simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • While the sauce is simmering, heat a pot of salted water to a boil, then add the pasta of your choice, spaghetti or fettuccine would be perfect. Cool until tender, drain. For the pasta, figure about 160-180 grams (6-7 ounces) for 2 servings.
  • After 15 minutes of simmering the sauce, stir in the drained capers and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Divide the pasta between two plates, spoon on the sauce, top with grated Parmesan, enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving.
Variants: 1. Used canned whole tomatoes, chopped, plus juice. 2. Use fresh tomatoes, chopped, about 1 3/4 to 2 cups. 3. Add sliced black olives in place of the capers or in addition to the capers. 4. Add sautéed mushrooms.