Best 9 Tuna Basil Pasta With Olives Recipes

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**Tuna Basil Pasta with Olives: A Mediterranean Delight**

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with our tantalizing Tuna Basil Pasta with Olives. This delightful dish combines the freshness of basil, the briny tang of olives, and the savory richness of tuna in a symphony of taste.

This easy-to-make pasta dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. It's packed with wholesome ingredients, including succulent tuna, aromatic basil, juicy olives, and tender pasta, all tossed in a flavorful sauce that brings all the elements together.

Our collection of Tuna Basil Pasta with Olives recipes offers a variety of options to suit your preferences. From classic takes on this beloved dish to innovative variations that add a modern twist, there's a recipe here for every palate.

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, our recipes will guide you through each step of the cooking process with clear instructions and helpful tips. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey to the heart of the Mediterranean.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

BUCATINI WITH TUNA, OLIVES, AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Scott Conant

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup canned chopped tomatoes
Handful fresh basil or fresh parsley, torn
Pinch of crushed red pepper
Small handful of pitted, coarsely chopped black olives
Canned tuna packed in oil
1/2 pound bucatini (or other pasta)
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Heat 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil in a saute pan. Add 1/2 cup of the chopped tomatoes, torn basil, a pinch of crushed red pepper, and a small handful of pitted, coarsely chopped olives to the pan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the tomatoes start to break down, then add the tuna, breaking it up.
  • Meanwhile, cook the linguine in boiling salted water until three-quarters of the way cooked, about 10 minutes. Reserve about a cup of the pasta cooking liquid. Toss the drained pasta with the olives and tomatoes.
  • Add a few more pieces chopped fresh basil or parsley. Turn the heat up to medium-high and cook, tossing, until the pasta is al dente. Add some of the pasta cooking liquid to moisten the pasta, if necessary. Divide the pasta among bowls and serve.

TUNA LINGUINE WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES & CAPERS RECIPE BY TASTY



Tuna Linguine With Tomatoes, Olives & Capers Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: salt, linguine, olive oil, garlic, red chili flakes, dried oregano, caper, kalamata olive, tomato paste, diced tomato, tuna

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

salt, to taste
½ lb linguine
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon red chili flakes
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon caper
½ cup kalamata olive
2 tablespoons tomato paste
14 oz diced tomato, 1 can
5 oz tuna, 1 can, drained

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain.
  • Add the olive oil, garlic, and chile flakes to a large sauté pan. Turn the heat to medium-low and slowly heat up until the garlic is fragrant and lightly colored, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the oregano, capers, olives, tomato paste, and diced tomatoes. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the tuna and cook for another minute.
  • Toss in the cooked pasta.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 6 grams

SPAGHETTI WITH TUNA, TOMATOES, AND OLIVES



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This fresh take on tuna pasta salad is just as good warm as it is straight out of the refrigerator.

Provided by Julia Turshen

Categories     Summer     Low Fat     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Lunch     Spring     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Diabetes-Friendly     Small Plates

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pint cherry tomatoes (preferably Sun Gold), halved
6 ounces olive oil-packed Italian or Spanish tuna, drained
1/2 cup black olives, pitted, torn (about 2 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 pound thin spaghetti
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, tuna, olives, parsley, pepper, 3 Tbsp. oil, and 1 tsp. salt in a large bowl.
  • Cook spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and add to tomato mixture. Stir vigorously and add more oil as needed to fully coat. Season with salt.
  • Transfer pasta to a serving bowl or platter. Drizzle with lemon juice and serve.

PASTA WITH TUNA, TOMATOES, GARLIC, CAPERS, AND OLIVES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound pasta noodles such as: penne
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
6 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons capers rinsed, roughly chopped
2 anchovies, finely minced
1/2 cup pitted black olives such as kalamata, roughly chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved or 1 (28-ounce) can whole, peeled tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup loosely packed, roughly chopped parsley or basil leaves
1 can rinsed and drained, white albacore tuna
1 teaspoon salt
Cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large pot of rapidly boiling water until al dente or done to your liking.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Place olive oil and the garlic in a large saute pan and turn heat to medium. Cook until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden. Add capers, anchovies, olives, and tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes start to break down and become a sauce, about 8 minutes. Toss with cooked pasta. Add parsley and tuna and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

PASTA WITH TUNA AND OLIVES



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If you want to make a complete meal of this, you can add a green vegetable to the mix (see the variation below). I like to use fusilli because I like the way the tuna gets lodged in the twists of the corkscrews, but other types of pasta, such as penne or spaghetti, will be just fine.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 6 1/2-ounce can water-packed light (not albacore) tuna, drained
1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (to taste)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup fresh tomato sauce or a good prepared marinara sauce
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley or slivered fresh basil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup pitted imported black olives, such as kalamatas, cut in half or into quarters lengthwise
3/4 pound fusilli, penne, farfalle, or spaghetti
Freshly grated Parmesan for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Begin heating a large pot of water for the pasta. In a large pasta bowl, break up the tuna. Heat the olive oil in a small frying pan or saucepan over medium heat and add the garlic. Cook, stirring, just until fragrant, and remove from the heat. Add to the tuna. Add the parsley or basil, and mix together.
  • Add the tomato sauce to the pan, heat through and season to taste with salt and add pepper and the red pepper flakes if using. Stir in the olives.
  • When the water for the pasta comes to a boil, add a generous tablespoon of salt and the pasta. Cook al dente, until firm to the bite, following the cooking instructions on the package but checking the pasta a minute or two before the indicated time. Remove 2 tablespoons of the cooking water and mix with the tuna.
  • When the pasta is al dente, drain and transfer to the bowl with the tuna. Add the tomato sauce with the olives, toss everything together, and serve. Pass the Parmesan at the table.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 499, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 575 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TUNA AND BLACK OLIVE PASTA



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From Real Simple. I made this a few nights ago and everyone enjoyed it. I spilled something on the recipe before I made it and couldn't read the amount of olive oil or garlic so I had to wing it. If you make the olive sauce while the pasta cooks this can be ready in less than 15 minutes!

Provided by Cookie16

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces penne
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup fresh flat leaf parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained

Steps:

  • Cook pasta, drain and set aside in big bowl.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in skillet over medium low.
  • Add garlic and cook 2 minutes.
  • Add capers and olives and cook 3 minutes.
  • Stir in parsley and cook 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add lemon juice, pepper and rest of oil.
  • Top the pasta with the tuna and olive mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 692.8, Fat 34.8, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 32.3, Sodium 251.2, Carbohydrate 70.5, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 26.8

PENNE WITH TUNA, BASIL, AND LEMON



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Categories     Fish     Pasta     Low Fat     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Back to School     Lemon     Basil     Tuna     Summer     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 pound penne
1 garlic clove
1 lemon
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves
a 6-ounce can tuna in olive oil (not drained)

Steps:

  • Bring a 4-quart pasta pot three fourths full with salted water to a boil for penne. Mince garlic. Finely grate enough lemon zest to measure 1 tablespoon and squeeze 1 teaspoon juice. Cut basil into thin strips. In a large bowl toss together garlic, zest, juice, basil, and tuna with oil from can.
  • Boil penne until al dente and drain in a colander. Add penne to bowl and toss with salt and pepper to taste.

TUNA WITH CAPERS, OLIVES AND LEMON



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This is not your mother's mayonnaise-laden tuna salad, but it's just as easy to prepare. Here's what you do: stir together some canned tuna, garlic, lemon juice, red onion, black olives, capers and fresh parsley, then spread it on buttered toast. Top it off with a round of ripe tomato or slivers of avocado and another slice of toast. That's it. If you want to make it into a dip, toss the mixture into a food processor with a few tablespoons of softened butter and a bit more olive oil. Purée until smooth and creamy and serve with carrots, fennel, bell pepper and seeded crackers. If you have a tin of sardines taunting you from inside your cabinet, we bet this recipe would work equally well with those.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, lunch, quick, weekday, appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 sandwiches or 8 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 garlic clove, finely minced
Juice of half a lemon, plus more to taste
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus 4 more tablespoons if serving as dip
20 ounces canned tuna, preferably packed in olive oil, drained
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped black olives
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons minced parsley or basil
Salt to taste
Buttered toast, if serving as sandwiches
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, if serving as dip

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mash garlic with the back of a spoon. Whisk in the lemon juice and 5 tablespoons of olive oil. Combine with the tuna, onion, olives, capers, herbs and salt to taste.
  • Serve on buttered toast for sandwiches, or make into a dip: Pulse the tuna salad and butter in a food processor until it is creamy. With the motor of the processor running, slowly add the additional 4 tablespoons oil. Taste and add more salt or lemon juice if needed. Serve with cut vegetables (fennel and bell peppers are nice) and crackers.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 273, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 228 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions, being careful not to overcook it.
  • Drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
  • Stir in the tuna, olives, and capers.
  • Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, or until the tuna is heated through.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
  • Stir in the basil and serve immediately.

Conclusion:

This tuna basil pasta with olives is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is made with simple, fresh ingredients and is packed with flavor. The tuna, olives, and capers add a salty, briny flavor that is balanced by the sweetness of the tomatoes and the freshness of the basil. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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