#tunapasta

300g Linguine (or Rigatoni for a rustic look)

2 tins (approx. 160g each) High-Quality Tuna (specifically in extra virgin olive oil)

250g Cherry Tomatoes, halved

1 small Red Onion, finely diced

2 cloves Garlic, thinly sliced

2 tbsp Capers, rinsed

75g Kalamata Olives, pitted and halved

1 Fresh Lemon (for zest and a squeeze of juice)

Small bunch Fresh Flat-leaf Parsley, chopped

1 tsp Dried Chilli Flakes (optional, for a kick)

Sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste

The Method

1 Boil: Cook pasta in well-salted, boiling water until al dente. Reserve a small mug of pasta water before draining.

2 Sauté: Use the olive oil from the tuna tins to coat your pan. Sauté the red onion until soft, then add garlic and chilli flakes.

3 Blister: Toss in the tomatoes and cook until they burst and release their juices.

4 Combine: Add the tuna, capers, and olives. Toss in your cooked pasta and a splash of that reserved pasta water to create a glossy, emulsified sauce.

5 Finish: Stir in the lemon juice, zest, and a handful of fresh parsley. Serve immediately!

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This Tuna Tomato Pasta Bake is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines the goodness of tuna, tomatoes, and cheese. It's perfect for a cozy family dinner or to impress guests with its simplicity and deliciousness.

Ingredients: 300g pasta shells. 2 cans tuna, drained. 1 can chopped tomatoes. 1 onion, finely chopped. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 teaspoon dried oregano. 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Warm the oven up to 350F 182C. Follow the directions on the package to cook the pasta shells. Then, drain them and set them aside. Warm up the olive oil in a big pan over medium-low heat. Put in the minced garlic and chopped onion. Saut until the onions are soft. Some dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper should be added. Allow it to cook for five minutes. Add the cooked pasta shells and drained tuna and mix them in well. Put the mixture in a baking dish that has been greased. Add mozzarella and Parmesan cheese that has been grated on top. Put it in an oven that's already hot and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese melts and bubbles. Enjoy while hot!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes