Easy Tuna Pasta

Ingredients

• 300g Penne or spaghetti
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp Chilli flakes, optional
• 400g tin Chopped tomatoes
• 2 x 145g tins Tuna in oil or water, drained
• 1/2 Lemon, juiced
• small handful Parsley, chopped, optional
• Salt and black pepper

You’ll need: Large saucepan, Frying pan

Method

1. 1

   Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to the packet instructions. Save a mug of pasta water, then drain.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the garlic and chilli flakes for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add the tomatoes and simmer for 8 minutes until thickened. Gently stir in the tuna and warm through for 1–2 minutes.

4. 4

   Toss with the pasta, a splash of pasta water and the lemon juice. Season and top with parsley.