This is a favorite pasta recipe that I can easily throw together when I am too lazy and want something fast and easy to prepare. I have several variations of this dish, and one has been featured here already.

The Filipino Century tuna is my favorite brand of canned tuna. My sisters and I have been loyal to this brand since the late 80’s. My favorite is their Spanish style tuna, which unfortunately isn’t available here in my neck of the woods. So I just make do with the hot and spicy flavor which I can get at my local Asian store.

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To make, cook your spaghetti according to package directions. While your pasta is cooking, get a large skillet and add 3-4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Then add 3-4 minced garlic and let this cook until fragrant and just until it’s starting to brown on the edges. Be careful not to burn it. Then add the entire contents of your canned tuna. Let this simmer for a minute. Then add once can of diced tomatoes and a container of sliced black olives. Stir until everything is well combined. Then add your cooked pasta directly on to the skillet, no need to strain. The added water will help bind the sauce together. Season to taste with kosher salt. Add a handful of chopped parsley, toss and turn off heat. You can also add a drizzling of extra virgin olive oil towards the end of cooking to finish it off.

Serve immediately.

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