TUNA-BASIL PASTA WITH OLIVES

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A satisfying 30-minute dish made with tuna, shell pasta, fresh basil, grape tomatoes and olives!

Provided by Angie McGowan

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package; drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
  • In 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.
  • Transfer mixture to large serving bowl or divide among individual bowls. Garnish with additional basil and Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Blake botha Bbo
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I will definitely be making this again.


Obeney Eric
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This dish is easy to follow.


Awais Sahir
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The pasta is always al dente.


Allyah Gibson
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The combination of tuna, basil, and olives is perfect.


MrAli Raza
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tuna.


Yashien Johnson
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. I especially liked the addition of the olives. They added a nice briny touch to the dish.


Tytianna Reed
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat fish. My kids love the combination of tuna, basil, and olives. I also like that the dish is relatively healthy, and it's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Rap Hub
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I'm not a huge fan of tuna, but this dish was surprisingly good. The basil and olives really helped to balance out the flavor of the tuna. I also liked that the recipe was so easy to follow. I will definitely be making this again.


TASNIMUL ESFAT
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tuna. I always have a can or two of tuna in my pantry, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can throw together quickly and easily. The pasta is also a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Akram Abdurazzaq
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. I especially liked the addition of the olives. They added a nice briny touch to the dish.


KONG FF
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat fish. My kids love the combination of tuna, basil, and olives. I also like that the dish is relatively healthy, and it's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Umar Mushtaq
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I'm not a huge fan of tuna, but this dish was surprisingly good. The basil and olives really helped to balance out the flavor of the tuna. I also liked that the recipe was so easy to follow. I will definitely be making this again.


Vote Sponsor
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tuna. I always have a can or two of tuna in my pantry, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can throw together quickly and easily. The pasta is also a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


osawaru samuel
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The tuna was flaky and flavorful, the basil was fresh and fragrant, and the olives added a nice briny touch. I also added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes, which gave the dish a bit of extra flavor. I


charlene lamothe
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This tuna basil pasta is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick, easy, and always a hit with my family. The combination of tuna, basil, and olives is perfect, and the pasta always comes out al dente.


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