Pasta With Tuna And Olives

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 12 ounces whole wheat pasta
• 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 fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons 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 tbsp of the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. add the garlic and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. add the capers and olives, cook for 3 minutes. stir in the parsley and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. remove from heat. add the lemon juice, pepper, tuna and the remaining oil.
• 3 drain the pasta, rinse under cold water, and toss with tuna and olive mixture.