Ingredients:
1 lb bow tie pasta
salt, to taste
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 marinated artichoke hearts, cut into wedges
1/3 cup black olives, pitted and chopped
3 small ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 cup string beans, steamed and sliced
10 ounces tuna in olive oil, drained
fresh ground black pepper
Directions:
Bring 5 qts of water to a boil, add the salt and paste.
Cook until al dente, about 6 minutes.
Drain and place into a large bowl.
Toss with 1 Tbs of the olive oil.
Stir in the artichokes, olives, tomatoes, and string beans.
Toss well and add the tuna, crumbled with a fork.
Season with the remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Toss and serve.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 30 min.