Ingredients

1lbfresh linguine

½cupoil packed sun dried tomatoes,drained, plus 3 tbsp reserved oil from the jar

1clovegarlic

¼cupkalamata olives,pitted, coarsely chopped

2tbspchives,snipped

6ozimported tuna,(1 can), packed in olive oil, drained and flaked

red pepper,crushed

Preparation

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the linguine for about 5 minutes until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water. Transfer the pasta to a large bowl.

In a mini food processor, pulse the sun-dried tomatoes with the reserved oil and the garlic until finely chopped. Add ½ cup of the pasta cooking water and pulse to blend.

Add the sauce to the pasta along with the olives, chives, tuna, and the remaining cooking water. Season with crushed red pepper and toss well.

Serve immediately. Enjoy!