Tuna Penne Niçoise
This tasty dish takes everything that’s appealing about the traditional French Niçoise salad and transforms it into an easy weeknight supper. Colorful, flavorful and healthful, it is packed with protein, vegetables and fresh basil, all with a family-friendly price tag.
Active time
20 minutesTotal time
20 minutesYield
4 ServingsNutrition
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Ingredients
8 ounces penne pasta, preferably whole grain
8 ounces green beans, trimmed and snapped or cut in half
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 heaping cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 (5-ounce) cans tuna, drained
½ cup kalamata olives, chopped
½ cup fresh basil, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook for 8 minutes. Add green beans to pot and cook until penne is done, about 2 more minutes. Scoop up ½ cup of pasta water and set aside. Drain pasta and beans in a colander.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, tuna (flaking it into pieces with a fork), olives, basil and pasta cooking water; stir well. Add cooked pasta and beans, and flavor with salt and pepper as desired; stir well.
- Remove from heat and serve in bowls with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese on top.
Recipe and photo courtesy of the National Fisheries Institute.
Nutrition
Calories: 400Total Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Sodium: 170mg
Carbohydrate: 45g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 32g
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