Chilli Tuna Pasta

Directions

1. 1
   In a large pot, cook penne to taste (see packaging for details).
2. 2
   Add oil to a deep, heavy based frying pan. Chop onion and cook in pan along with garic and chilli on high heat until oninion is soft.
3. 3
   Add chopped sun dried tomatoes, tuna and pasta sauce.
4. 4
   Reduce heat to a simmer.
5. 5
   Add pine nuts.
6. 6
   When pasta has cooked, drain and add to frying pan along with chopped, fresh basil.
7. 7
   Stir pasta through sauce until well coated.
8. 8
   Serve in large, open bowl.
9. 9
   Top with slices of fresh parmesan cheese.
10. 10
    You can add pretty much anything to this dish - olives, egg plant, artichoke hearts, capers - even anchovy fillets are lovely.
11. 11
    You can also remove the tuna from the dish and add 4 or 5 rashers of chopped bacon instead. This is VERY nice.