Niçoise-Style Tuna Pasta

Ingredients

• 6 oz oz short pasta (fusilli or penne)
• 5 oz oz canned tuna in olive oil, drained
• 6 oz oz green beans, trimmed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/3 cup Niçoise or kalamata olives, pitted
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1.5 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small shallot, finely minced
• 2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped
• to taste salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions (about 10-12 minutes), adding the green beans during the last 4 minutes of cooking.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, hard-boil the eggs in a small saucepan for 9 minutes, then peel and quarter them.

3. 3

   Whisk together the Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, minced shallot, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl to make the vinaigrette.

4. 4

   Drain the pasta and green beans, then toss them hot with the vinaigrette, cherry tomatoes, olives, and flaked tuna.

5. 5

   Top with the quartered eggs and fresh herbs. Serve warm or at room temperature.