Cavatappi Niçoise Recipe

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Ingredients:

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8 oz haricots verts, trimmed and halved
8 oz uncooked cavatappi pasta
1 (7.76-oz) can solid white tuna , packed in oil
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup nicoise olives, pitted
2 tbsp minced shallots
2 tbsp capers, drained
2 tbsp extravirgin olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/8 tsp salt
4 anchovy fillets, drained

Directions:

Cook beans in boiling water 3 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon. Rinse under cold water; drain. Place beans in a large bowl. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and rinse under cold water; drain. Add pasta to beans.
Drain tuna through a sieve over a bowl, reserving oil. Flake tuna with a fork. Add tuna and next 4 ingredients (through capers) to bowl; toss. Combine reserved oil, olive oil, and remaining ingredients in a blender; process until smooth. Pour oil mixture over pasta mixture; toss to coat.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	148.92 Kcal (623 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.94g	6%
Cholesterol	5.6mg	2%
Sodium	542.13mg	23%
Potassium	71.63mg	2%
Total Carbs	19.68g	7%
Sugars	4.58g	18%
Dietary Fiber	1.52g	6%
Protein	5.24g	10%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	1%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	18.5mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	65.31 Kcal (273 kJ)
Calories from fat	15.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.73g	6%
Cholesterol	2.45mg	2%
Sodium	237.76mg	23%
Potassium	31.41mg	2%
Total Carbs	8.63g	7%
Sugars	2.01g	18%
Dietary Fiber	0.67g	6%
Protein	2.3g	10%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	1%
Iron	0.5mg	6%
Calcium	8.1mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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