This is a kind of Bolognese sauce but using canned tuna instead of meat. It’s quick and easy to prepare and ever-so-tasty. In this version I used tagliatelli, but you could use any pasta from chunky penne to fine spaghetti.

•  1 medium onion,  finely chopped
•  Half a red pepper, finely chopped
•  400g canned tomatoes
•  1 tbs tomato puree
•  1 tsp dried mixed herbs
•  1 tsp capers chopped (optional)
•  150g canned tuna, drained
•  Black pepper
•  150g dried tagliatelli or other pasta
•  25g grated parmesan cheese
•  Olive oil

 1.Gently fry the onion and red pepper in a little olive oil until soft. Add the canned tomatoes, tomato puree, dried herbs and capers and heat until bubbling. Simmer for 6-7 minutes then add the canned tuna. Stir and season with a little pepper. Cook for a further 5 minutes.
  
 2.Meanwhile cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water for 7-8 minutes, drain and drizzle with a little olive oil then serve with the sauce spooned on top and sprinkle with the grated parmesan.

Serves 2

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes