PASTA WITH TUNA IN BLACK OLIVE VINEGRETTE

PASTA WITH TUNA IN BLACK OLIVE VINEGRETTE image

Categories Fish

Number Of Ingredients 14

Chopped olives, capers, and tuna give this 20-minute dish an air of elegance.
SERVES: 4
PREP TIME: 5 Minutes
COOK TIME: 15 Minutes
Ingredients
12 ounces regular or whole-wheat rigatoni or penne
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon capers - rinsed, drained, and chopped
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and roughly chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 6-ounce cans tuna, drained

Steps:

Directions Step 1 Step 1: Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Step 2 Step 2: Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Step 3 Step 3: Add the garlic and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the capers and olives and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the parsley and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Step 4 Step 4: Remove from heat. Add the lemon juice, pepper, and the remaining oil. Step 5 Step 5: Drain the pasta, rinse under cold water, and divide among individual bowls. Top with the tuna and olive vinaigrette.