Spaghetti With Tuna And Basil - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
8 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 - 35 oz. can Italian peeled tomatoes, chopped, 1/2 c. liquid reserved
2 - 6 oz. cans imported tuna in olive oil, drained and lightly flaked
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
1 lb. spaghetti
1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1/2 c. shredded (fresh) basil

Preparation

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook over low heat until the garlic is golden, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and their reserved liquid and simmer over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 7 minutes. Add the tuna and simmer briefly to heat through; stir gently to keep the tuna in large pieces. Season with salt and black pepper and keep warm.