Spaghetti With Tuna

Ingredients

• 12 ounces spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 sweet red pepper, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 12 ounces solid white tuna, drained
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pinch hot pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender but firm.

2. 2

   Drain and return to the pot, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, in a non-stick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.

4. 4

   Cook the red pepper and garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. 5

   Add the tuna, breaking into chunks.

6. 6

   Add the capers, salt, pepper and hot pepper flakes.

7. 7

   Cook for 2 minutes or until hot.

8. 8

   Add the cooking liquid.

9. 9

   Toss with the pasta and sprinkle with parsley.