Pasta Nicoise

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4

Whipping up this sensational pasta dinner is as easy as boiling water. Eggs, pasta, and an array of bright produce cook in a single pot for a meal that's sure to be a new summer classic.

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs, shells washed

  • Salt and pepper

  • ½ pound short, twisted pasta, such as fusilli

  • ¾ pound small red potatoes, thinly sliced

  • ½ pound green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise

  • 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna packed in olive oil, drained, oil reserved

  • 2 large tomatoes, diced medium

  • cup pitted Nicoise olives

  • 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

Directions

  1. In a large pot, bring eggs and 6 quarts water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 6 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove eggs and run under cold water. Peel eggs when cool enough to handle.

  2. Salt water and return to a boil over high. Add pasta and potatoes and cook 3 minutes less than package instructions, then add green beans and cook until crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain. Return to pot and add tuna, 1/3 cup reserved oil, tomatoes, olives, and vinegar. If necessary, add enough pasta water to create a light sauce that coats pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Slice eggs and scatter over pasta.

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Cook's Notes

Temp Tip
This dish is great served warm, room temperature, or even chilled, so it's perfect for a potluck or picnic.

Since the eggs are cooked in the same water as the rest of the dish, you should clean them as you would fruits and vegetables.

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