Easy Penne and Tuna Salad

Name: Easy Penne and Tuna Salad
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 473 milliliters coarsely chopped arugula; 1 Tbsp capers, drained; 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 170 grams uncooked penne pasta; 1 large red bell pepper; 2 Tbsps red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons salt, divided; 59 milliliters thinly sliced shallots; 221 grams premium tuna packed in oil (such as Ortiz), drained and flaked; 4 liters water

Easy Penne and Tuna Salad might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 22g of protein, 9g of fat, and a total of 312 calories. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and pescatarian diet. 1 person found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying. A mixture of water, capers, premium tuna, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. To use up the red wine vinegar you could follow this main course with the Cherry-Berry Pie as a dessert.

Instructions

Preheat broiler.

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Cut bell pepper in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes.

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Seeds

Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil 15 minutes or until blackened.

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Pepper

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Aluminum Foil

Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal.

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Let stand 15 minutes. Peel and chop.

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.

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