Spaghetti with Tuna and Capers

Ingredients

  • tablespoon olive oil

  • 4 garlic cloves, sliced thin

  • 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • 2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped (optional)

  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

  • 3 tablespoons capers

  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in olive oil

  • 450 grams spaghetti

Directions

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil (feel free to use the oil from the cans of tuna) over medium heat.

  • Add anchovy fillet, crushed red pepper and garlic and saute until garlic browns.

  • Add tomatos and reduce heat to low.

  • Next, add capers and the cans of tuna.

  • Break up the large pieces of tuna with a fork or wooden spoon.

  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water until a minute short of al dente.

  • Drain, and toss into skillet with sauce, mixing and cooking till done.