Pasta with Tuna and Tomato Sauce (Pasta al tonno e pomodoro))

INGREDIENTS: (4 servings)
3/4 pound (320 g) Penne pasta
12 sun-dried Tomatoes packed in oil, drained
100 Gr. (drained weight) canned Tuna packed in oil, drained and shredded
12 basil leaves, shredded, plus more for garnishing
½ Clove of garlic
Extravirgin olive oil
Salt

Begin by cooking the pasta in abundant salted water.

Into a mixer, put  the sun-dried tomatoes, the basil, the garlic, and 4 tablespoons of olive oil.

Blend, check seasoning, and transfer the sauce to a skillet, heat over medium heat and add the tuna

Cover it and simmer for 10 minutes

Drain the pasta 'al dente' (tender but still firm to the bite) Transfer it to the skillet, sautè over medium heat for 2 minutes

Transfer pasta to a serving plate  garnish with basil leaves, and serve.