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Spicy Italian Breakfast Tuna Pasta

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • to taste Chili Flakes
  • 2 cans Canned tuna
  • 25 Cherry tomatoes
  • 500 grams Spaghetti Pasta
  • 100 grams Parmesan cheese
  • A few sprigs Parsley

Instructions:

  1. Boil water in a large pot, add a pinch of salt and cook the spaghetti as per the package instructions.
  2. While the spaghetti is cooking, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and chili flakes to the pan and sauté until the garlic is golden brown.
  4. Add the canned tuna to the pan and break it apart with a spoon. Cook for a few minutes until it is heated through.
  5. Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the pan. Sauté for a few minutes until they are soft.
  6. When the spaghetti is done, reserve a cup of the pasta water and then drain the spaghetti.
  7. Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan with the tuna and tomatoes. Toss well, adding the pasta water as needed to create a sauce-like consistency.
  8. Grate the parmesan cheese on top of the pasta and toss to combine.
  9. Finely chop the parsley and sprinkle it on top of the pasta.
  10. Serve hot, with extra chili flakes on top if desired. Enjoy your spicy Italian breakfast!