Peters Pasta al Tonno Recipe

Peters Pasta al Tonno Recipe

  • 1 pound uncooked spaghetti
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  1. In a large pot cook spaghetti pasta with a teaspoon of oil in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain, leaving pasta moist.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat saute the onions and garlic in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until soft and tender, about 3 or 4 minutes. Add the two cans of tuna and let cook on medium for 6 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste, cooked pasta, and continue stirring. Turn burner to high heat, add remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and cook for 3 or 4 minutes.
  3. Place the pasta in large serving bowl and toss with the fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.