Savory Pasta Puttanesca

Ingredients

• 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
• 3 anchovy fillets
• 1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped
• 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons fennel seed, crushed
• 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 6 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese