ROTINI WITH TUNA, BROCCOLI AND TOMATOES

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Categories     Salad     Fish     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Healthy     Boil

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 quarts water
1 lb. whole broccoli or 8 oz. broccoli flowerettes (3-1/2 cups)
8 oz. fresh tuna or 6.5 oz. can of tuna, packed in water
3 medium tomatoes
4 oz. rotini or fusilli
2 heaping Tbs. chopped fresh basil or 2 tsp. dried basil
2 tsp. chopped fresh oregano or 3/4 tsp. dried oregano
2 thick slices red onion
2 Tbs. high quality olive oil
2 Tbs. each red wine and Balsamic vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
2 oz. extra sharp cheddar

Steps:

  • 1. If using fresh tuna heat broiler and cover broiler pan with aluminum foil. 2. Boil water for rotini. 3. If broccoli is whole trim off stems and cut heads into flowerettes. 4. If using canned tuna drain. 5. Cut tomatoes into large chunks. 6. If using fresh tuna broil for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side, depending on thickness, turning once. Cut into small chunks. 7. Cook rotini about 6 minutes. 8. Chop fresh basil, oregano and sliced onion. 9. Cook raw broccoli flowerettes by adding to pot of rotini for the final 2-3 minutes of cooking time. Drain rotini and broccoli. 10. Beat together oil and vinegar and stir in herbs and onion; add pepper to taste. 11. Combine dressing with rotini, tuna, broccoli and tomatoes. 12. Cut cheese into small cubes and add. Serve with crusty bread. (2 servings)

Ritu Tharu
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tuna salad.


Paul Ikaari
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can add or subtract ingredients to suit your own taste.


Mardi Littlewolfe
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This recipe is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Jannie Van staden
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a favorite.


Green Killer pro
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or a picnic.


Movie Download
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it.


Christina Cook
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


ED Cruz
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I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was delicious and my family loved it.


Emma Sheikhster
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Om Parkash
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover tuna.


Mostahid Islam
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This was a quick and easy weeknight meal. My kids loved it!


Mario Cannon
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I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt and pepper to taste.


SON JOSEPH
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Ahmad Virk7
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but I really enjoyed this dish. The broccoli and tomatoes helped to balance out the flavor of the tuna.


henry cheasen
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Joan Nasurutia
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The combination of tuna, broccoli, and tomatoes was delicious, and the rotini pasta cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.