Tuna-Basil Pasta with Olives
Angie McGowan
Created May 8, 2012
A satisfying 30-minute dish made with tuna, shell pasta, fresh basil, grape tomatoes and olives!
Tuna-Basil Pasta with Olives
- Prep Time 30 min
- Total 30 min
- Servings 4
- Ingredients 8
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked medium shell pasta (5 oz)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 can (6 oz) pitted medium or large ripe olives, drained
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained, flaked
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Step1Cook pasta as directed on package; drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
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Step2In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add tomatoes; cook and stir until tomatoes burst. Add garlic and olives; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer, stirring frequently. Add reserved pasta cooking water. Heat to boiling; remove from heat. Add cooked pasta, tuna, basil and Parmesan cheese; toss to coat.
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Step3Transfer mixture to large serving bowl or divide among individual bowls. Garnish with additional basil and Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition
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