Pirate Pasta

Directions

1. 1
   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. 2
   Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Reserve about 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta.
4. 4
   Place the pasta and 1/2 cup cheese in a large bowl and toss until coated.
5. 5
   In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
6. 6
   Add the mushrooms, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
7. 7
   Cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms begin to brown, 5 to 6 minutes.
8. 8
   Add the olives, tomato paste, capers, red pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the tuna.
9. 9
   Using a wooden spoon, break up the tuna into 1-inch pieces.
10. 10
    Add the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
11. 11
    Remove the garlic and discard.
12. 12
    Pour the tuna mixture over the pasta.
13. 13
    Add the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the basil, and toss until coated, using the reserved cooking liquid to loosen the sauce.
14. 14
    Season with salt and pepper.