Preparation

1. 1

   Step 1 of 5: Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Cut the tuna into cubes and peel the garlic cloves.

2. 2

   Step 2 of 5: Bring water to a boil with the saffron; once it reaches boiling point, salt it and add the malloreddus, which will cook in just a few minutes if fresh.

3. 3

   Step 3 of 5: Meanwhile, in a pan, pour 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and brown the garlic, add the chili pepper and the tuna, which should cook for a few minutes.

4. 4

   Step 4 of 5: Turn off the heat, remove the garlic and add the tomatoes and pesto.

5. 5

   Step 5 of 5: Once the pasta is cooked, add the malloreddus and toss with two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and pecorino to taste.