Angel Hair Pasta with Tuna

Name: Angel Hair Pasta with Tuna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Dinners, Italian Recipes
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cans (29 ounces each) tomato puree; 1/2 cup dry red wine or chicken broth; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil; 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 pounds tuna steaks; 2 packages (16 ounces each) angel hair pasta; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

When my summer garden is in full bloom, I'll make homemade puree with fresh tomatoes. Instead of tuna steaks, you can use three 12-ounce cans of chunk white tuna.—Weda Mosellie, Phillipsburg, New Jersey

Ingredients

4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cans (29 ounces each) tomato puree
1/2 cup dry red wine or chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
2 pounds tuna steaks
2 packages (16 ounces each) angel hair pasta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute garlic in oil for 1-2 minutes or until tender. Stir in the tomato puree, wine, basil, pepper flakes and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 35-45 minutes or until flavors are blended.
In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook tuna over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center.
Flake tuna into large chunks; add to sauce. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Top with sauce; sprinkle with cheese.