Ingredients

1/4 c. EV olive oil

1 small chopped onion

2 large cloves garlic, minced

crushed red chili to taste

Handful Italian parsley, chopped

1 1/2 cans (28-oz) crushed or whole peeled tom., or a combo

1 T. dried basil

1/2 t. dried thyme

1 bay leaf

salt and pepper to taste

2 cans tuna, drained

1 lb. pasta

1 T. butter or earth balance

Preparation

Saute onion in oil over med-low until softened. Add garlic and crushed chili, about 30 sec. Add parsley, about 1 min. Add tomatoes and spices, salt and pepper. Simmer while pasta cooks. Stir in tuna, taste for salt, and simmer until heated through. Off heat, toss pasta with sauce, then top with butter and toss again.