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)

Suhayb
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This is a delicious and healthy dish that I will definitely make again.


Agni Bist
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a great way to enjoy tuna in a new and exciting way.


Islam Bahadar
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Aunt Slappy
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. It's a great way to use up leftover tuna.


Lacey Wolf
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This is a simple but flavorful dish that I will definitely make again.


Rana Muhammad ayan Rana Muhammad Ayan
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great.


Sahid Malik
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This is a great recipe to make ahead of time for lunch or dinner.


HR Ashik
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I loved it in this dish.


Sulaimankhan Yousafzai
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Bikaah raj
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I love the addition of tomatoes to this dish. It gives it a nice tangy flavor.


Sami Kiani
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This is one of my favorite recipes to make when I'm short on time. It's so easy to throw together, and it always turns out delicious.


Greg 28
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My kids loved it, and my husband even went back for seconds.


Ayomife Ajayi
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This recipe is perfect for a light and healthy lunch or dinner. I love that it's packed with vegetables and lean protein.


Monika Balint
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but this dish changed my mind! The combination of flavors is amazing, and the broccoli and tomatoes add a nice crunch and freshness.


Adnan Jillani
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! It's quick, easy, and always a hit with my family. I love that I can use pantry staples to make a delicious and satisfying meal.