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For most families, when you think about spaghetti, you think about the thin long pasta with tomato or meat sauce, maybe some meatballs and Parmesan cheese – it’s always good. While we like it, let's face the facts… it is kind of a kid’s thing.

We cannot tell you how often we asked the question: “What do you want for supper?” and hear the kid- cry of: “Spaghetti!”

Now, if you want to update your typical spaghetti recipe, maybe make it a bit more adventurous and adult, start by using tuna, tomatoes and olives!

It is not only tasty but easy to make! Check out the yummy ingredients below.

YIELD: Serves 6

The Ingredients To Gather:

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 6 ounces olive oil-packed Italian or Spanish tuna, drained
• 1/2 cup black olives
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound thin spaghetti
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

The Step By Step Directions To Follow:

1. Cook your pasta to taste.
2. Combine tomatoes, tuna, olives, parsley, pepper, 3 Tbsp. oil, and 1 tsp. salt in a large bowl.
3. Drizzle with lemon juice.
4. Serve.

This is a great once or twice a week dish for the busy schooling-working family. We are pretty sure your kids will love it too!

Article Source: Epicurious.

Photo Source: DANNY KIM, FOOD AND PROP STYLING BY ALI NARDI