Tuna Spaghetti with Green Olive Pesto

Ingredients

• 2 cups (lightly packed) parsley leaves
• ½ cup pitted green olives
• ¼ cup roasted unsalted almonds
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
• 1 clove garlic
• ½ teaspoon crushed red chili pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ pound dried spaghetti
• 2 (5-ounce) cans Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, drained

Directions

1. To prepare the pesto, place the parsley, olives, almonds, olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, chili pepper and salt in a food processor work bowl. Process until a chunky paste forms, 15 - 20 seconds.
2. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl, then add the Genova Yellowfin Tuna.
3. Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss together. Serve warm or at room temperature.