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Pasta with Tuna and Black Olive Vinaigrette


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

Directions

	Step 1: Cook the pasta according to the package directions.

	Step 2: Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.

	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: Remove from heat. Add the lemon juice, pepper, and the remaining oil.

	Step 5: Drain the pasta, rinse under cold water, and divide among individual bowls. Top with the tuna and olive vinaigrette.

Serving Suggestion:

Nutritional Analysis (per serving)
CALORIES:648(47% from fat);FAT:34g (sat 4g);SUGAR:0g;PROTEIN:35g;CHOLESTEROL:0mg;SODIUM:585mg;FIBER:9g;CARBOHYDRATE:55g

Recipe of Real Simple Magazine.
http://www.realsimple.com

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Key Ingredients


	Ronzoni Healthy Harvest 100% Whole Grain Penne Rigate Pasta Noodles $2.49


	Mezzetta Pitted Greek Kalamata Olives $7.19

Parsley - Fresh Italian Flat Leaf
$0.99

Fresh Lemon
$0.67
Savings : $0.12


	Chicken of the Sea Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water $2.19

On Hand Ingredients


Currently Unavailable	McCormick Pure Ground Black Pepper $2.79 Savings : $0.60

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