Garlic Tuna Pasta with Asparagus

For 6 Servings, Garlic Tuna Pasta with Asparagus keeps the list centered on olive oil, cloves garlic and red pepper flakes. Set aside about 28 minutes.

• Yield 6 Servings
• Ready in 28 minutes
• Prep 15 minutes
• Cook 13 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 medium cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (this doesn’t add spice – just a nice enhancement of flavor)
• 3/4 cup chicken stock or broth
• 2 cans (6-ounces each) solid white tuna in water (drained well)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1 tablespoon butter (cut into fourths)
• 1 bunch bunch asparagus
• 1 pound penne pasta or other similar tube pasta

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions (or however you like it).
2. Meanwhile, in a 12-inch non-stick skillet, heat oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant (but not browned!), about 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Add tuna, slightly breaking up chunks with your fingers, and salt and cook, stirring frequently, until tuna is heated through, about 1 minute.
4. Toss tuna mixture, parsley, butter, asparagus (or other vegetable), and cooked pasta together in the skillet. Salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

Give it a minute off the heat, then serve it while it is still hot.