Instruction

• Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil Add the pasta, stir once and cook for about 10 minutes or as directed on the packet
• Meanwhile, wash the tomatoes and cut into quarters
• Slice the olives
• Wash the basil
• Put the tomatoes into a salad bowl and tear the basil leaves over them
• Add a tablespoon of olive oil and mix
• When the pasta is ready, drain into a colander and run cold water over it to cool it quickly
• Toss the pasta into the salad bowl with the tomatoes and basil
• Add the sliced olives, drained mozzarella balls, and chunks of tuna
• Mix well and let the salad rest for at least half an hour to allow the flavours to mingle
• Sprinkle the pasta with a generous grind of black pepper and drizzle with the remaining olive oil just before serving