Pasta al Mediterraneo

Tuna, pine nuts and feta cheese are tossed with olives, garlic, parsley and fresh basil in this sensational pasta salad. You can also serve it hot.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 27 mins
• Calories: 519 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 clove crushed garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
• 1 pound perciatelli pasta
• 12 kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 3 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted
• 4 ounces fresh basil, chopped
• 2 ounces feta cheese (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until done.

Step 2

Meanwhile, mix together tuna, olives, pine nuts, garlic, parsley, basil, and crumbled feta cheese.

Step 3

Drain pasta. If you are serving it cold, then rinse with cold water until chilled. In a large bowl, toss pasta with lemon juice and olive oil. Stir in tuna mixture. Serve hot, or chill for about 1 hour before serving.