Pasta With Tuna And Black Olive Vinaigrette

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 12 ounces whole wheat pasta (rigatoni or penne)
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed, drained, and chopped
• 1/2 cup kalamata olive, 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

Recipe

• 1 cook the pasta according to the package directions.
• 2 meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
• 3 add the garlic and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
• 4 add the capers and olives and cook for 3 minutes.
• 5 stir in the parsley and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. remove from heat.
• 6 add the lemon juice, pepper, and the remaining oil.
• 7 drain the pasta, rinse under cold water, and divide among individual bowls. top with the tuna and olive vinaigrette.
• 8 tip: consider splurging on a can of italian olive oil-packed tuna for this recipe, or any other dish that calls for tuna. its robust flavor makes everyday meals extraordinary.