Easy Penne And Tuna Salad Recipe

Name: Easy Penne And Tuna Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large red bell pepper; 4 quarts water; 2 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided; 6 ounces uncooked penne pasta; 2 cups coarsely chopped arugula; 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon capers, drained; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 (7.8-ounce) jar premium tuna packed in oil (such as Ortiz), drained and flaked

Servings: persons

1 large red bell pepper
4 quarts water
2 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
6 ounces uncooked penne pasta
2 cups coarsely chopped arugula
1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 (7.8-ounce) jar premium tuna packed in oil (such as Ortiz), drained and flaked

1
Preheat broiler.
2
Cut bell pepper in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil 15 minutes or until blackened. Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal. Let stand 15 minutes. Peel and chop.
3
Bring 4 quarts water and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a large saucepan. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting additional salt and fat. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well.
4
Combine bell pepper, pasta, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, arugula, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl; toss well.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large red bell pepper, 4 quarts water, 2 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided, 6 ounces uncooked penne pasta, and more.

Yes, Easy Penne And Tuna Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Easy Penne And Tuna Salad

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