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Recipe: Quick Pasta Puttanesca (using tuna)

Main Dishes - Pasta, Sauces
QUICK PASTA PUTTANESCA

1 (16 ounces) package spaghetti or linguine, uncooked
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided use
1/4 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes*
2 cans (6 ounces each) chunk light tuna packed in water, drained
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
24 pitted Kalamata olives (or ripe olives)
2 tablespoons capers, drained

Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Return spaghetti to saucepan; add 1 teaspoon oil and toss to coat.

Meanwhile, heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add red pepper flakes; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until sizzling.

Add tuna to skillet; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, olives and capers. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until sauce is heated through.

Add sauce to pasta; mix well.

*For a mildly spicy dish, use 1/4 teaspoon red pepper. For a very spicy dish, use 1 teaspoon red pepper.

Makes 6 to 8 servings
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