Name: Tuna Pasta with Olives and Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz pasta like fusilli, torchetti, bow ties- something that hangs on to the bits and pieces; 3 garlic cloves minced; 1/4- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 3/4 cup olive tapenade; 2 cans good quality tuna, 5 oz (in olive oil preferred); 2 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 cups fresh arugula; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 1/2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup fresh basil or parsley; salt and pepper

Description

Tuna Pasta with Olive Tapenade & Fresh Tomatoes is a super fast, fresh pasta dish that is full of bright clean and savory flavors. An easy meal ready in 30 minutes! Healthy, quick and delicious!

Ingredients

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8 oz pasta like fusilli, torchetti, bow ties- something that hangs on to the bits and pieces
3 garlic cloves minced
1/4– 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 cup olive tapenade
2 cans good quality tuna, 5 oz (in olive oil preferred)
2 teaspoon lemon zest
2 cups fresh arugula
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 1/2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil or parsley
salt and pepper

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Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions in salted water. Do not rinse.
Make the Olive Tapenade.
Sauté garlic, pepper flakes, and olive oil for a few minutes until it smells fragrant and barely begins to color. Add olive tapenade, tuna and the oil, and lemon zest and heat to warm, about a minute.
Add hot pasta, arugula, lemon juice (start with 1/8 cup and add more to taste), stir to combine. Add tomatoes, sprinkle on fresh basil and add salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

If using tuna packed in water add 2 tablespoons of olive oil when you add in the tuna.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Leftovers can be reheated or enjoyed cold and will often benefit from an extra squeeze of lemon and drizzle of olive oil as the pasta will dry out in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 327
Sugar: 2.4 g
Sodium: 158.4 mg
Fat: 11.9 g
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Carbohydrates: 32.4 g
Fiber: 2.5 g
Protein: 22.4 g
Cholesterol: 10.3 mg