Tomato and tuna pasta

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon oil
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)
• 400g can plum tomatoes
• 175g (6oz) dried spaghetti or pasta shapes
• 185g tin tuna in water, drained and flaked
• grated Parmesan and basil to serve (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a medium frying pan, add the onion and garlic and fry for 2–3 minutes until the onion begins to soften.
2. Add the chilli flakes (if using) and the tomatoes and gently squash with a wooden spoon. Bring to the boil, then simmer over a low heat for about 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the pack’s instructions and drain.
4. Stir the pasta through the sauce with the flaked tuna and serve topped with Parmesan and basil (if using). This is great served with salad if you have any. If not, add 1 cup of peas to the pasta 2 minutes before the end of cooking time to add colour and extra goodness – remember, this will increase your vegetable portion intake.