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olive tapenade pasta

Tuna Olive Tapenade Pasta (gluten free, Dairy free option)

This olive tapenade pasta is the perfect quick dinner for an olive lover! It is a simple pasta dish with plenty of tapenade and tuna. This simple meal is perfect for a busy weeknight and is sure to please the whole family. It is made in a single large skillet. This olive tapenade pasta is gluten free, dairy free, nut free and is able to be made low fat and low carb. 
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 3 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz gluten-free pasta of your choice e.g., penne, fusilli, rotini
  • 1/2 cup olive tapenade
  • 1 5 oz can tuna in water, drained and flaked
  • 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
  • Prepare the sauce: While the pasta cooks, combine the olive tapenade, flaked tuna, and chopped spinach in a large skillet. Stir until well combined.
  • Combine and finish: Add the drained pasta to the skillet. Warm ingredients together for 3-5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve and enjoy.