Tuna Niçoise Pasta Toss

By Lv2Cook

Ingredients

• 2 cups small red potatoes quartered (about 10 ounces)
• 2 cups (1-inch) cut green beans (about 1/2 pound)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
• 1/3 cup diced shallots
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 4 cups uncooked cavatappi (spiral-shaped pasta)
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
• OR
• 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
• 2 tablespoons coarse-grained mustard
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (9-ounce) can solid white tuna in water drained
• Freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Place potatoes in a medium saucepan. Cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 7 minutes. Add beans; cook an additional 3 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Drain.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté 3 minutes. Add potatoes, beans, and garlic; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; set aside.

Combine 2 tablespoons oil, tarragon, mustard, vinegar, and salt; stir well. Combine pasta, potato mixture, and tuna in a large bowl; toss well. Drizzle mustard mixture over pasta mixture, tossing gently to coat. Serve with freshly ground pepper.

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups