Angel Hair Pasta with Tuna and Sun-dried Tomatoes

2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil

  • 1/2 pound angel hair pasta

  • 5 to 6 sun-dried tomato halves in oil chopped

  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped

  • 1 to 2 cloves garlic chopped

  • 1 6 1/2 oz. can tuna fish (packed in water) flaked

  • 6 to 7 capers

Directions

  • Sauce:

  • Saute garlic in olive oil on medium heat.

  • Add capers, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, and flaked tuna.

  • (If you want to loosen sauce, add more olive oil.

  • Boil pasta until “al dente” (not too soft or overcooked).

  • As you drain, conserve some of the water.

  • This keeps pasta moister and adds to the sauce.

  • Place in bowl and add sauce.

  • Sprinkle each dish with Parmesan cheese.

  • To make sun-dried tomatoes in oil:

  • Buy package of sun-dried tomatoes.

  • Boil briefly in water according to directions on package.

  • Drain.

  • Place tomatoes in large bowl.

  • Add 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 3 tablespoons fresh parsley (or dried), and some pepper to taste (no salt), 3 tablespoons of fresh basil (optional).

  • Mix all together.

  • Place all in a large mason jar or container.

  • Cover with oil.

  • Place in refrigerator until needed.

  • (put just enough oil to cover the ingredients).

Category: Pasta, Sauces, Rice, and Grains