Tuna-Basil Pasta with Olives

 

2

cups uncooked medium shell pasta (5 oz)

1

tablespoon olive oil

2

cups cherry or grape tomatoes

4

cloves garlic, chopped

1

can (6 oz) pitted medium or large ripe olives, drained

2

cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained, flaked

1/2

cup fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped

1/2

cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 Cook pasta as directed on package; drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
• 2 In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add tomatoes; cook and stir until tomatoes burst. Add garlic and olives; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer, stirring frequently. Add reserved pasta cooking water. Heat to boiling; remove from heat. Add cooked pasta, tuna, basil and Parmesan cheese; toss to coat.
• 3 Transfer mixture to large serving bowl or divide among individual bowls. Garnish with additional basil and Parmesan cheese, if desired.