Tuna Pomodoro

By AJandColleen

Ingredients

• * 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
• * 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• * 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• * 2 anchovies, minced (optional)
• * 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste
• * 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
• * 1 6-ounce can chunk light tuna, drained and flaked (see Note)
• * 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook spaghetti, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 9 to 11 minutes or according to package directions. Drain.

2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add anchovies (if using) and crushed red pepper and cook for 30 seconds more. Add tomatoes, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes. Stir in tuna and cook until it is incorporated into the sauce and heated through, 2 minutes more. Divide the spaghetti evenly among 4 plates, top with sauce and garnish with basil. Serve hot.