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Linguine with Tuna, Olives, and Tomatoes





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Serves 4

Time: 25 minutes. Salty green olives, capers, and chile give a delicious spark to this dish, setting it leagues beyond good old tuna and noodles.

 3/4 pound whole-wheat linguine
 12 pimento-stuffed green olives
 4 garlic cloves
 2 tablespoons capers
 1 chopped serrano chile
 3 tablespoons olive oil
 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
 1 can (6 oz.) oil-packed albacore tuna (look for pole- or troll-caught), drained
  Chopped parsley
  Salt to taste
Step 1
1

Cook pasta as package directs, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse olives, garlic, capers, and chile into a paste.

Step 3
3

In a large frying pan over medium heat, cook paste in olive oil, stirring, until slightly thickened. Add tomatoes, tuna, drained pasta, and reserved cooking water. Cook and stir a few minutes to blend flavors. Add parsley and salt to taste.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories495
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g21%

Saturated Fat 2.4g12%
Cholesterol 13mg5%
Sodium 739mg33%
Total Carbohydrate 68g25%

Dietary Fiber 11g40%
Protein 24g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.