Tuna tomato pasta sauce.

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Ideal for penne; also, as I discovered last night, goes unspeakably well with basmati rice. Mostly it's very easy and quick. All quantities are ridiculously forgiving.

Two 400g tins chopped tomato
185g tin of tuna in brine
Ten to fifteen pitted black olives
Splat of tomato paste
Small amount of chili
Small amount of minced garlic
Any suitable herbs (oregano, etc.)

Put the water for the pasta or rice on the boil. Put the tomato in a frying pan and put it on the heat. Drain and add the tuna. Cut the olives in half and add them. Add the tomato paste, chili, garlic and optional herbs. Stir it all up properly. Keep it on simmer, stirring occasionally, while the pasta or rice cooks. Doesn't need cheese or anything on top, so you can feel self-righteous about the low fat content.

Serves three or four. Microwaves very well, so you may wish to make it by the vat for lunches. Would probably make a damn fine risotto.

(crossposted to eating_well and food_porn)

I need a 'cooking' icon.

Update: New cooking icon - thanks to ruthi for the pointer to Lileks. I've also done a metric shitload more.

Comments

[squiddity.livejournal.com]

Might I recommend a smidgen of rose harissa instad of the chilli? It's a more rounded spicy effect and goes very well with both pasta and tuna - actually, goes best with couscous. Worth a try, you can get it from Sainsburys.