Penne With Tuna, Peppers And Tomato Sauce

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 sweet red peppers, roasted, peeled and diced (may use jarred)
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (7 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
• 3 tablespoons black olives, chopped
• 1 tablespoon capers, drained
• 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• salt, to taste
• 1 lb dry penne pasta
• 1/4 cup italian parsley, chopped

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large, deep skillet.
• 2 add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook 1-2 minutes, not browning.
• 3 add sweet peppers, tomatoes and tuna.
• 4 simmer 10 minutes, until sauce thickens.
• 5 add olives, capers, vinegar and pepper.
• 6 while sauce simmers, cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
• 7 toss pasta with the sauce and sprinkle with parsley.
• 8 top with croutons or parmesan cheese if desired.