Spaghetti With Italian Tuna & Capers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 anchovy fillet, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons capers
- 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in olive oil, imported Italian
- 1 lb spaghetti
- chopped fresh parsley or basil (to garnish)
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and anchovy fillet, and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add crushed red pepper and garlic and saute for another minute.
- Add tomato sauce and reduce heat to low.
- Next, add capers and the cans of tuna.
- I like to drain the oil from one of the cans and leave the oil from the second.
- Break up the large pieces of tuna with a fork or wooden spoon.
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water for about 7 minutes or until al dente.
- Drain, and toss with tuna red sauce in a serving bowl.
- Sprinkle with basil or parsley and serve.
olive oil, onion, garlic, red pepper, anchovy fillet, tomatoes, capers, olive oil, fresh parsley
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spaghetti-with-italian-tuna-capers-138769 (may not work)