This easy to make weeknight pasta starts with a can of tuna.
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The oil ups the flavor in the tuna and adds moisture to the sauce.
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
You may also want to add a minced anchovy.
Prep the ingredients while the pasta water is heating.
While the water is heating, prep the ingredients and start the sauce.
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Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saute pan on medium heat.
Let cook for about 30 seconds.
Drain the canned tuna and add it to the pan.
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Break up any chunks of tuna with a fork or wooden spoon.
Let simmer for 1 minute.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, olives, capers, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
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Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to the lowest setting to gently cook while you cook the pasta.
Add dry pasta to the pot of boiling salted water.
Before draining, remove 1 cup of the pasta water and set aside.
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Drain the pasta and stir into the sauce.
Toss with grated Parmesan and chopped fresh parsley.
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