Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1-2 pinches hot pepper flakes if desired
  • 1 can Peeled Roma or Marzano tomatoes (chopped/ 1 1/2 - 2 cups) ((400 grams))
  • 1/4-1/2 cup water
  • 1 can tuna ( I use canned in water ) ((140 grams))
  • 20 green or black pitted olives sliced in half
  • 3 cups cooked short pasta ((or approximately 1 1/2 -2 cups dry))

Instruction

  • In a large pan add olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, hot pepper flakes, and water. Heat over medium heat, uncovered for approximately 15-20 minutes or until thickened.
  • While the sauce is cooking boil the water and cook the pasta al dente.
  • Then lower the heat, and add the tuna, stir to combine and simmer for about one minute. Add the olives, stirring to combine, add the cooked pasta and half a ladle of pasta water (about ¼ cup) tossing to combine on high heat until almost creamy. Serve immediately.