Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  pound         green beans -- cut into 1/2 inch
                        -- le
   8                    ripe plum tomatoes -- cut into 8 pieces
                        -- ea
   6                    scallions -- with 3 inches green
                        on diagonal -- into thin slices
     1/2  cup           pitted black olives -- coarsely chopped
   1      tablespoon    tiny capers
   1      teaspoon      finely minced garlic
                        salt and black pepper -- to taste
   5      tablespoons   chopped fresh parsley
     1/4  cup           extra virgin olive oil
   2      cans          water packed tuna fish -- drained
     3/4  pound         tube shaped pasta -- (ziti or penne)
                        al dente

Preparation:

1. Blanch the green beans in boiling water about 2 minutes, or until just crisp but tender. Drain, rinse under cold water and pat dry. 2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked green beans with tomatoes, scallions, olives, capers, garlic, salt, pepper and 4 T parsley. Drizzle in the olive oil, folding ingredients gently. Let rest at room temperature for at least 1 hour for flavors to blend. 3. To serve, flake the tuna in large pieces; add to the sauce. Add the cooked pasta and toss gently. Adjust seasonings and garnish with remaining Tbs of parsley. Serve at room temperature.