Tuna pasta sauce with linguine
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Ingredients
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp finely chopped parsley
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 small chilli pepper, finely chopped
1cm/½in fresh ginger root, peeled and thinly sliced
450g/1lb carton or bottle passata
1 x 400g/14oz tin of tuna fish in oil, drained and roughly chopped
Salt
375g/13oz dried linguine
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Heat the oil and gently fry two tablespoons of the parsley, the garlic, chilli and the ginger for a few minutes until slightly soft. Add the tomatoes and continue to cook for another few minutes. Stir in the tuna and salt.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta for 8-10 minutes or until al dente, and drain. Toss with the sauce and serve sprinkled with the remaining parsley and freshly ground pepper to taste.