Fusilli Puttanesca

Name: Fusilli Puttanesca
Ingredients: 1 package fusilli or corkscrew pasta; salt; 3 tbsp. capers; 3 tbsp. minced shallot; 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel; 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper; 1 can light tuna in olive oil; 2 bunch watercress; 1/2 c. fresh basil leaves

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 package fusilli or corkscrew pasta
salt
3 tbsp. capers
3 tbsp. minced shallot
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
1 can light tuna in olive oil
2 bunch watercress
1/2 c. fresh basil leaves

Directions

1

In large saucepot, prepare pasta in boiling salted water as label directs.
2

Meanwhile, in large bowl, with fork, stir capers, shallot, red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon peel, black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until well mixed.
3

Add undrained tuna and watercress; toss well.
4

When pasta has cooked to desired doneness, remove 1/2 cup pasta cooking water.
5

Drain pasta and return to saucepot.
6

Add tuna mixture, reserved pasta cooking water, and basil; toss well.