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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1/2 cup quartered, sliced onion
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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One 28 ounce can tomatoes, diced, petite
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3/4 cup pitted, coarsely chopped mixed olives*
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2 tablespoons capers, drained
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
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3/4 to 1 pound wheat spaghetti or linguine, cooked according to package directions
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3/4 cup toasted, coarsely chopped California walnuts
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Basil, fresh, snipped and parmesan cheese, freshly grated (optional)
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