Want a supafast, supadelish, weeknight meal?  Like tuna?  Better say yes…this dish is yummy and I suggest you make it immediately.  Mini penne pasta from Trader Joe’s is a nice addition to this rustic ‘sauce’.

Pasta with Tuna, Cherry Tomatoes and Arugula (serves 2)

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups dry mini penne (or 2 servings any pasta)
• 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (enough to fully cover bottom of pan)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
• 1 can solid albacore tuna in olive oil (use oil)
• 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
• Sprinkle of sea salt
• 2-3 cups fresh arugula

Directions

1. Boil a pot of salted water for the penne.
2. Add olive oil, garlic, and chili flakes to a (cold) sauté pan.  Heat on medium until oil begins to sizzle, but don’t brown the garlic!  This shouldn’t take long at all – 3-4 minutes tops.
3. Add tuna with oil and tomatoes, give it a sprinkle of sea salt, stir and cook, covered, approximately 5-10 minutes, or while your pasta boils.
4. When the pasta is done, drain and add to pan with fresh arugula.  Stir to wilt the greens and serve!  top with parmesan if you wish, but it’s lovely all by its lonesome.

Simplicity at its finest!