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Linguine with Two-Olive Tapenade

The tapenade can also be served as a dip for crudités or a zesty sauce for grilled fish. For best results, choose olives with distinctive flavors, such as those suggested below.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1/2 pound linguine
1/3 cup pitted brine-cured olives, such as kalamata (about 16)
1/3 cup pitted ripe green olives, such as Picholine (about 18)
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus whole sprigs for garnish
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 6-ounce can tuna packed in water, drained
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the linguine; cook according to package instructions, stirring occasionally, until it is al dente. Remove from heat, and transfer the linguine to a colander; let drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.

    Step 2

    Make the tapenade: In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade, combine the olives, lemon zest, garlic, 2 tablespoons parsley, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Process until the mixture is finely chopped and combined.

    Step 3

    Transfer the linguine to a large serving bowl, and toss with the reserved cooking water. Add the tapenade, tuna, tomatoes, and remaining 1/3 cup chopped parsley; toss well to coat. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley sprigs.

  2. Fit to eat recipe

    Step 4

    (Per serving)

    Step 5

    Calories: 365

    Step 6

    Fat: 9g

    Step 7

    Cholesterol: 13mg

    Step 8

    Carbohydrate: 51g

    Step 9

    Sodium: 912mg

    Step 10

    Protein: 19g

    Step 11

    Fiber: 5g

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Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group. Buy the full book from Amazon.
TagsPastaLinguineItalianEuropeanOliveLemonCitrusFruitCherry TomatoTomatoVegetableTunaFishSeafoodMainDinnerLunchDairy FreeNut FreeQuickEasySimmerFood ProcessorSummerSpringCookbooks
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