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Tuna Niçoise Fusilli

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NOTE:

It's easy to roast peppers: Halve, core, and seed the peppers. Flatten each half slightly. Lay the halves, skin-side up, on a baking sheet. Place under a preheated broiler, about 3 inches from the heat source, until skins are charred black. Place halves in a bag and seal for about 15 minutes to "steam." Slip off and discard the charred skins.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 cup diced (1/4-inch) fennel
1 roasted red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice (see note)
1 can (6 ounces) solid white-meat tuna, packed in water, drained and flaked
1/2 cup pitted black olives, halved
1 cup fresh green beans (cut in 1-inch lengths), lightly blanched
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon drained tiny capers
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley or mint leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
12 ounces dried fusilli

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1. Combine the fennel, diced pepper, tuna, olives, beans, oil, capers, and 2 tablespoons of the parsley. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    2. Shortly before serving, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until it is just tender, or al dente. Drain pasta well and add to the tuna and vegetables. Carefully fold together with a rubber spatula, trying not to break up the tuna. Remove to a decorative serving bowl and sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of chopped parsley. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 410 calories
57g carbohydrates
17g protein
13g fat
12mg cholesterol.
#### Nutritional analysis provided by New Wellness
Richmond
Va.
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