Tuna Pasta with Olives and Tomatoes

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions in salted water.  Do not rinse.

Step 2

Make the Olive Tapenade.

Step 3

Sauté garlic, pepper flakes, and olive oil for a few minutes until it smells fragrant and barely begins to color.  Add olive tapenade, tuna and the oil, and lemon zest and heat to warm, about a minute.

Step 4

Add hot pasta, arugula, lemon juice (start with 1/8 cup and add more to taste), stir to combine.  Add tomatoes, sprinkle on fresh basil and add salt and pepper to taste.