Penne With Tuna, Peppers and Tomato Sauce

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 14 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 sweet red peppers, roasted, peeled and diced (may use jarred)
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (7 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
• 3 tablespoons black olives, chopped
• 1 tablespoon capers, drained
• 1 12 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 14 teaspoon black pepper
• salt, to taste
• 1 lb dry penne pasta
• 14 cup Italian parsley, chopped

1. Heat oil in a large, deep skillet.
2. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook 1-2 minutes, not browning.
3. Add sweet peppers, tomatoes and tuna.
4. Simmer 10 minutes, until sauce thickens.
5. Add olives, capers, vinegar and pepper.
6. While sauce simmers, cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
7. Toss pasta with the sauce and sprinkle with parsley.
8. Top with croutons or parmesan cheese if desired.

olive oil, garlic, red pepper, sweet red peppers, tomatoes, tuna, black olives, capers, balsamic vinegar, black pepper, salt, penne pasta, italian parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/penne-with-tuna-peppers-and-tomato-sauce-214842 (may not work)