Penne with Tuna Sauce

SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 30 Min

Come on, you know what to do with this one! With a salad and some crusty bread, you'll have a dinner your family will love. It's like a romantic "fisherman's lunch" on the Italian coast.

What You'll Need

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium-sized onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
6 anchovy fillets
1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, broken up
2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound penne or ziti
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons butter

What to Do

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat; add the onion and sauté until transparent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook until the onion starts to brown.
Add the anchovies, crushing them with a spoon. Add the tomatoes; reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes.
Drain the tuna and break into large flakes; add to the tomato sauce. Add the salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. The juices will evaporate and the sauce will thicken.
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta to desired doneness; drain and place in a large serving bowl. Pour the sauce over the pasta. Add the parsley and butter and toss. Serve immediately.