Rigatoni Al Tonno

Submitted by Soobeeoz

"I made this tonight and found it to be quick and easy with a fresh, zesty taste. Recipe comes courtesy of Ristorante Fellini on Australia's Gold Coast."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 250 g rigatoni pasta
• 2 fresh chili peppers
• 150 g canned tuna packed in oil (drained)
• 3 fresh tomatoes
• 20 g capers
• 30 g olives (whole)
• salt & pepper

directions

1. Cook the rigatoni in 6 litres of boiling salted water until al dente.
2. In a heavy frypan heat a bit of extra virgin olive oil along with the capers and olives.
3. Cook for a few minutes over low heat then add the chopped chilli and the tuna, stirring frequently for five minutes.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes, season lightly and cook for another 15 minutes.
5. Add the drained cooked pasta, mix thoroughly and add some freshly crushed pepper.
6. *Please don't kill the dish by adding parmesan. Enjoy!

Reviews

[Kiwi Kathy]

Didn't quite make the grade for me and DH. The sauce seemed to be a bit too on the dry side (may be my tomatoes weren't big enough) and while I enjoy chilies, they didn't really work with the flavour combinations. MAde for PaC Fall 2012.