Ingredients:
1 lb bow tie pasta or 1 lb farfalline pasta
salt, to taste
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
8 marinated artichoke hearts, cut into wedges
1/3 cup black olives, pitted and chopped
3 small ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded & chopped
1 cup string beans, steamed and sliced
10 ounces tuna in water or 10 ounces tuna packed in oil, drained
freshly ground coarse black pepper, to taste
fresh parsley, garnish
Directions:
Bring 5 quarts of water to boil, add salt and bowties or farfalline or any other small pasta.
Cook until al dente, about 6 minutes.
Drain and place in large bowl.
Toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, stir in artichoke hearts, olives, tomatoes, and string beans.
Toss well.
Add tuna crumbled with a fork.
Season with salt, freshly ground pepper, onion & garlic powder, Italian seasoning and remaining olive oil.
Toss and garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve and enjoy!
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 5 min.
Time total: 15 min.