Mediterranean-Inspired Tuna Pasta Salad

  1. First put medium pot of water on to boil. Follow cooking directions on package for al dente angel hair.
  2. Divide arugula between serving bowls/plates. Toss with good quality olive oil (~1 T per bowl), a little lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. As pasta cooks, in a small saute pan, heat about 1 T olive oil over medium heat. Add chili flakes and anchovy. As oil heats, use a wooden spoon or spatula to break up anchovy until it has "dissolved" into the oil. Add olives and stir briefly to coat. Add tuna and break up chunks into smaller pieces. Let cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  4. By now the pasta should be fully cooked. Drain and return to pot. Pour in the tuna and another tablespoon of the good quality olive oil and toss. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and olive oil as necessary. Divide between bowls of arugula and serve immediately. Arugula will wilt a bit -- don't worry, that's what is supposed to happen!

quarter, generous handfuls arugula, olive oil, red chili flakes, anchovy, olives, tomatoes, fresh lemon, salt

Taken from food52.com/recipes/16259-mediterranean-inspired-tuna-pasta-salad (may not work)

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