Gnocchi with Tuna

INGREDIENTS

1   16 ounce package Emilia brand gnocchi

2    tablespoons butter

1    cup chopped white onion or leeks

1    pound sliced Crimini mushrooms

4    cloves garlic, minced

1    5 ounce can tuna

1    8 ounce can tomato sauce

1    pinch red pepper flakes

      Grated Parmesan cheese

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease the sides and bottom of a 3 quart baking dish. In a large sauce pan bring 6 cips of water to a boil and add the Gnocchi. Cook for 2 -3 minutes or until all the Gnocchi are floating. Drain and reserve.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter and add the onions. Cook them for 3 to 4 minutes and add the mushrooms. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes and add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute and add the tuna and tomato sauce, stirring to combine and break up the tuna. Add the pasta and red pepper flakes.

Cook this mixture for 2 to 3 minutes, remove from the heat and add to the prepared baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with the grated Parmesan cheese and serve.Will serve 2-3 as a main dish or 4 to 5 as a pasta dish.

Based on a recipe from Better Homes and Gardens magazine