Pasta Salad With Tuna, Pine Nuts, And Red Peppers

Name: Pasta Salad With Tuna, Pine Nuts, And Red Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup pine nuts; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large tomatoes, peeled,seeded,and coarsely chopped; 1 (6 1/2 ounce) can tuna in water, drained; 1 (5 ounce) jar roasted red peppers or (5 ounce) jar pimientos, cut into strips (about 1/2 cup); 1/2 cup pitted black olives, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1 lb spinach fettuccine or 1 lb linguine; 2 tablespoons minced parsley

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup pine nuts
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large tomatoes, peeled,seeded,and coarsely chopped
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
1 (5 ounce) jar roasted red peppers or (5 ounce) jar pimientos, cut into strips (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup pitted black olives, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1 lb spinach fettuccine or 1 lb linguine
2 tablespoons minced parsley

1
Heat the oil in a heavy 6-inch skillet over moderate heat for 1 minute.
2
Add the pine nuts and cook until lightly browned-about 2 minutes.
3
Stir in the tomato.
4
Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
5
Stir in the tuna, red peppers, olives, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
6
(At this point, the sauce can be covered and allowed to stand at room temperature for up to 2 hours).
7
Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
8
Drain in a colander, then add the pasta to the tuna sauce and mix well.
9
Sprinkle with the parsley.
10
Serve at room temperature.
11
You may serve this with sesame bread sticks and steamed asparagus.
12
Enjoy!

454

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 cup pine nuts, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 large tomatoes, peeled,seeded,and coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Pasta Salad With Tuna, Pine Nuts, And Red Peppers 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!