Tuna-Pasta Puttanesca

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked gemelli or other short twisted spaghetti
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/3 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 cup chopped seeded tomato
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 (9-ounce) can solid white tuna in water, drained
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Preparation

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain, and keep warm.
2. While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add olives and garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Add tomato, pepper, and tuna; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
3. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl, and toss well.