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    Tuna and Roasted Pepper Pasta Salad

    List of Ingredients




    2 6-oz. cans Solid White tuna in Water, well-drained and flaked
    1 12-oz. jar Roasted Red Peppers, drained, rinsed,
    and sliced (divided)
    1 cup Red Onion, finely chopped
    1/4 cup Capers, rinsed
    1/4 cup Non-fat Plain Yogurt
    1/8 cup fresh Basil, chopped
    1/8 cup Scallions or Green Onions, chopped
    1 Tbs. Olive Oil
    1/2 Tbs. fresh Lemon Juice
    1 clove Garlic, crushed
    Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
    12 oz. Penne Pasta

    Recipe



    Place a large pot of lightly salted water on the stovetop over high heat to boil.

    In a large bowl, combine tuna with 1 cup of red peppers, red onion, and capers.

    In a blender or food processor, combine the yogurt, basil, scallions, olive oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic, and remaining 1/2 cup of the roasted red peppers. Puree the salad dressing mixture until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir into the tuna mixture.

    Cook the Penne pasta, about 10 minutes. Drain well and rinse under cold water. Toss the cooked pasta with the tuna mixture. Serve immediately, and store leftovers in the refrigerator.



    Steve

 

 

 


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