Sufra Dayma:

Creamy Tuna and Basil Pasta

By Moushira Abdel-Malek

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Serves 4

Ingredients:

400 gms penne pasta

500 gm jar Italian tomato pasta sauce

425 gms canned tuna in oil (drained, flaked)

2 cups small basil leaves

100 gms spinach leaves

1/3 cup pouring cream

Shaved Parmesan (to serve)

Salt + pepper

Method:

Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, until just tender. Drain. Return pasta to pan over medium to high heat. Add pasta sauce, tuna, cream, spinach and basil. Cook, stirring for 3-4 minutes, or until spinach is just wilted. Season and top with Parmesan and serve.