Spaghetti with Tuna, Tomatoes, and Olives Recipe

Spaghetti with Tuna, Tomatoes, and Olives Recipe

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes (preferably Sun Gold), halved
  • 6 ounces olive oil-packed Italian or Spanish tuna, drained
  • 1/2 cup black olives, pitted, torn (about 2 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 pound thin spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  1. Combine tomatoes, tuna, olives, parsley, pepper, 3 Tbsp. oil, and 1 tsp. salt in a large bowl.
  2. Cook spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and add to tomato mixture. Stir vigorously and add more oil as needed to fully coat. Season with salt.
  3. Transfer pasta to a serving bowl or platter. Drizzle with lemon juice and serve.