True Taste of Italy

Pasta with Tuna (Pasta con Tonno)  is a very popular dish in Italy despite the odd combination of ingredients.  This recipe is very easy to prepare and we often enjoy it on Christmas Eve along many other delicious foods.

ngredients for Pasta with Tuna:

• 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled or crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 (6 ounce) can tuna fish, drained
• 4 fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon rock salt
• 1 (16 ounce) box spaghetti pasta

Directions for Pasta with Tuna:

• Blend tomatoes until smooth.  In large pot, add olive oil and chopped onion.  Sauté onion until translucent.  Add tuna and 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
• Add tomatoes and basil leaves.  Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1½ hours.
• When sauce is ready, fill large pot with water and rock salt.  Bring water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
• Drain pasta and add desired amount of sauce.  Mix well and serve hot.

This Pasta with Tuna recipe serves 4 to 6.

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