Spaghetti al Tonno e Limone

If you cannot find tuna in olive oil, use tuna in water. Drain water and cover tuna in oil, then let it sit overnight in the fridge to absorb the oil. Do not drain the oil, it belongs in the sauce!

Heat olive oil over medium heat and caramelize the onion until light brown. Boil water while onions cook and once onion is browned, cook spaghetti according to package directions. DO NOT drain the pasta.

To the onions, add in sliced garlic and tomatoes, reduce heat to low, stirring often. Add tuna (and all the oil in the can) to the onion mixture and fold in. Add basil, salt and pepper to taste.

When spaghetti is cooked, use tongs to transfer the cooked pasta directly into the onion and tuna mixture. Squeeze the juice of the lemons over the pasta and stir all to combine. If the pasta is dry, add in a bit of the pasta water. Salt to taste. Serve with fresh grated parmigiano over the top. Serves 2 amply.