Pasta with Tuna Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 , 16 ounce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 2 cloves crushed garlic
• 1 , 14.5 ounce
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes , or to taste
• 2 , 5 ounce

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes.

3. 3

   Heat oil over low heat in a large skillet. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in tomatoes, capers, lemon juice, parsley, and pepper flakes. Simmer gently until sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Fold in tuna and cook until heated through.

6. 6

   Drain penne and return to the pot. Pour sauce over pasta and toss to coat.