Pasta Salad With Grilled Tuna And Roasted Tomatoes

Name: Pasta Salad With Grilled Tuna And Roasted Tomatoes
Prep time: 49 min
Cook time: 49 min
Total time: 49 min
Yield: 45
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters loosely packed fresh basil leaves; 59 milliliters chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 454 grams fresh mozzarella cheese, finely diced; 2 Tbs olive oil; 454 grams pasta shells; 8 plum tomatoes, about 1 1/4 lb. total, halved lengthwise; 3 Tbs red wine vinegar; 45 servings Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste; 907 grams tuna fillets, each about 3/4 inch thick

Pasta Salad With Grilled Tunan And Roasted Tomatoes might be just the side dish you are searching for. This pescatarian recipe serves 45. One portion of this dish contains approximately 10g of protein, 5g of fat, and a total of 115 calories. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 49 minutes. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, wine vinegar, mozzarella cheese, and a few other things to make it today. It is perfect for The Fourth Of July.

Instructions

Preheat an oven to 450F. Prepare a hot fire in a grill.

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Grill

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Place the tomatoes on a baking sheet and toss with 1 Tbs. of the olive oil. Arrange them, cut sides up, on the sheet and season with salt. Roast until tender, about 20 minutes.

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Olive Oil

Tomato

Salt

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Baking Sheet

Let cool, then cut in half crosswise.Meanwhile, bring a large pot three-fourths full of salted water to a boil over high heat.

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Water

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Pot

Add the pasta and cook until al dente (tender but firm to the bite), about 10 minutes.

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Pasta

Drain, rinse under cold running water and drain again. Set aside.

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Water

Brush both sides of the tuna fillets with 1 Tbs. of the oil. Season well with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Tuna

Cooking Oil

Place on the grill rack 4 to 6 inches above the fire and grill until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook for 3 to 4 minutes more for medium, or until done to your liking.

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Grill

Transfer to a cutting board, let cool and cut into 3/4-inch cubes.In a food processor or blender, combine the basil leaves and the remaining 1/2 cup oil. Pulse or blend until chopped to a coarse puree.

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Fresh Basil

Cooking Oil

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Food Processor

Cutting Board

Blender

Add the vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Pulse or blend until combined.In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes and any accumulated juices, tuna, mozzarella, parsley and the basil dressing. Toss gently and serve.

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Salt And Pepper

Mozzarella