Sicilian Tuna Linguini — Everyday Gourmet

Ingredients

• 350g of fresh linguine
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 French shallot, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tbsp baby capers, drained
• 2 tsp Sicilian chilli paste (or any chilli of your choice)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 x 185g tuna, drained
• 6 kalamata, pitted
• 3 sprigs of basil, leaves picked and torn
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper
• ¾ cup Parmesan cheese