This is a gorgeous pasta dish with all tasty ingredients that work so well together... and served with a glass of wine, perfect.

1. Cook spaghetti in a pasta pot of boiling salted water according to package directions.

2. While pasta is boiling, heat oil in a large sauté pan on medium-high heat until shimmering.

3. Add garlic, anchovy pasta, red-pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to pan and cook until fragrant and pale golden, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, puree the tomatoes with their juices in a blender.

5. Add the tomato puree, olives, and capers to the sauté pan and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is ready. Stir in the sugar, if using.

6. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce.

7. Simmer, stirring and tossing the pasta with tongs, until heated through, about 2 min.

8. Sprinkle with basil and Parmesan (if using).

Enjoy!