Spicy Tuna Pasta Puttanesca

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons anchovy paste
1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
3 cloves garlic (grated)
2 tablespoons capers (drained)
15 pitted kalamata olives (sliced)
2 5 ounce cans tuna
8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti (prepared according to package instructions reserving 1/4 cup of the starchy cooking liquid)
1/4 cup minced Italian parsley
salt and pepper to taste
parmesan cheese (to serve)

1
Pre-heat a large, 2-inch skillet over medium high heat and drizzle with olive oil. Add anchovy paste and chili flakes to the hot pan and stir to release flavors, about 60 seconds.
2
Stir in garlic and heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds, before stirring in the sliced kalamata olives and capers.
3
Remove pan from heat and toss in tuna and warm, cooked pasta along with reserved starchy cooking liquid.
4
Add minced parsley and toss once again before checking for seasoning. Adjust accordingly with salt or pepper as needed.
5
Serve with parmesan cheese.