Name: Spaghetti with Tuna, Tomatoes, Capers, and Basil
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds tomatoes, halved, seeded, very thinly sliced; 2 6-ounce cans solid white tuna packed in oil, drained, separated into chunks; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 anchovy fillets, minced; 2 small garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup chopped drained capers; 1 1/4 pounds spaghetti; 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh basil (from 3 large bunches)

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Serve this simple-to-prepare pasta with crusty bread and a glass of Italian rosé (called rosato) or Pinot Grigio.

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