Pasta Nicoise

By danyell923

per serving
517 calories
13 grams of fat
2 grams of saturated fat
33 grams of protein
65 grams of carbs
5 grams of fiber

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs, shells washed
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 pound of short, twisted pasta, such as fusilli
• 3/4 pound small red potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise
• 2 cans tuna packed in olive oil, drained, oil reserved
• 2 large tomatoes, diced medium
• 1/2 cup pitted Nicoise olives
• 2 tables spoons red-wine vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large pot, bring eggs and 6 quarts of water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 6 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove eggs and run under cold water. Peel eggs when cool enough to handle.

2. Salt water and return to boil over high heat. Add pasta and potatoes and cook 3 minutes less than package instructions, then add green beans and cook until crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain. Return to pot and add tuna, 1/3 cup reserved oil, tomatoes, olives and vinegar. If necessary, add enough pasta water to create a light sauce that coats pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Slice eggs and scatter over pasta.