Pasta With Tuna and Black Olive Vinaigrette

John Kernick

Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 10m | Total Time: 15m

Ingredients

• 12 ounces regular or whole-wheat rigatoni or penne
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed, drained, and chopped
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 6-ounce cans tuna, drained

Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
2. Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the capers and olives and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the parsley and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
4. Remove from heat. Add the lemon juice, pepper, and the remaining oil.
5. Divide the pasta among individual bowls. Top with the tuna and olive vinaigrette.

By Kate Merker,  August 2006

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http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/pasta-tuna-black-olive-vinaigrette-10000001213257/index.html

Rigatoni With Tomatoes, Raisins, and Pine Nuts

Anna Williams

Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 10m | Total Time: 20m

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound rigatoni (about 6 cups)
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 2 tablespoons capers

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400° F. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and return the pasta to the pot.
2. Meanwhile, spread the pine nuts on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast, tossing occasionally, until golden, 5 to 6 minutes.
3. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Add the tomatoes, raisins, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the capers.
5. Toss the pasta with the tomato mixture and pine nuts before serving.

By Sara Quessenberry,  October 2008
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http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/rigatoni-tomatoes-raisins-pine-nuts-00000000006767/index.html