Ingredients

  • salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 lb penne pasta (whole wheat or wheat)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in olive oil, lightly drained
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (start with less & increase)
  • 3 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped
  • kalamata olives (about a handful) or nicoise olive, pitted and chopped (about a handful)
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced Italian tomatoes
  • flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped (generous handful)

Method

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water, add pasta and cook until al dente.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat a deep skillet over medium heat with the EVOO.
  • Add the tuna, flaking it with a wooden spoon.
  • Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in the capers and olives and heat until warmed through, 1 minute.
  • Stir in the tomatoes and the parsley, lower the heat a little and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add a ladle of the pasta cooking liquid to the sauce.
  • Drain the pasta, add it to the sauce and toss.