TUNA NIçOISE FUSILLI

Tuna Niçoise Fusilli image

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup diced (1/4-inch) fennel
1 roasted red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice (see note)
1 can (6 ounces) solid white-meat tuna, packed in water, drained and flaked
1/2 cup pitted black olives, halved
1 cup fresh green beans (cut in 1-inch lengths), lightly blanched
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon drained tiny capers
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley or mint leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
12 ounces dried fusilli

Steps:

1. Combine the fennel, diced pepper, tuna, olives, beans, oil, capers, and 2 tablespoons of the parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Shortly before serving, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until it is just tender, or al dente. Drain pasta well and add to the tuna and vegetables. Carefully fold together with a rubber spatula, trying not to break up the tuna. Remove to a decorative serving bowl and sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of chopped parsley. Serve at room temperature.