Tunafish Pasta

Submitted by: Carie

Prep Time: 15 mins   Serves: 3   PerPerson: $2.04

Dietary: dairy-free

Description: sound weird? It's delicious, I swear it.

Ingredients
$1.59  1 package of pasta (used Rainbow Rotini)
$1.34  2 cans of tuna, drained
$1.99  1 can diced tomatoes
$0.80  8 tbsp olive oil
$0.15  3 cloves garlic, chopped
$0.05  salt
$0.05  pepper
$0.05  red pepper flakes
$0.10  oregano                             
$6.12  Total ($2.04 per serving)


Directions
Super-easy, and only takes as long as boiling pasta.

1. Cook the pasta in salted water.
2. Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet and fry the garlic until golden brown
3. Add the canned tuna and toss with the rest of the oil, fry for 2 mins stirring constantly
4. Add the canned tomatoes and simmer on low until sauce is heated and pasta is done
5. Flavor sauce with salt, pepper, chili flakes, and oregano
6. Drain the pasta and toss in the sauce 
7. Serve warm or cold

Notes: By using cheaper pasta or cutting your own tomatoes, you could make this recipe even cheaper.