**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.
TUNA-BASIL PASTA WITH OLIVES
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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