Name: Tuna with shells, capers, olives and green beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 375 gram small pasta shells; 200 gram green beans, halved; 3 x 125g cans tuna slices in spring water, drained; 150 gram black olives, seeded, halved; 1 (200g) medium red capsicum, sliced thinly; 2 tablespoon capers, drained, chopped coarsely; Dressing; 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil; 1/4 cup (60ml) white wine vinegar; 1 clove garlic, crushed

Tuna with shells, capers, olives and green beans

This quick pasta dish uses tinned tuna, which is packed full of nutrients and of course, omega-3 fatty acids. Together with the olives, it packs a big flavour punch.

Serves 4

Prep

15M

Cook

25M

Total

40M

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Ingredients

375 gram small pasta shells

200 gram green beans, halved

3 x 125g cans tuna slices in spring water, drained

150 gram black olives, seeded, halved

1 (200g) medium red capsicum, sliced thinly

2 tablespoon capers, drained, chopped coarsely

Dressing

1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil

1/4 cup (60ml) white wine vinegar

1 clove garlic, crushed

Method

1.In a large saucepan of boiling water, cook pasta according to packet instructions; drain. Rinse under cold water; drain.

2.Meanwhile, boil, steam or microwave beans until just tender; rinse under cold water, drain.

3.Meanwhile, to make dressing: place ingredients in a screw-top jar; shake well.

4.Place pasta and beans in a large bowl with dressing and remaining ingredients; toss gently to combine. Serve.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave.
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