Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe
Description:
Welcome to the world of Tuna Pasta Salad – a delightful twist for all the Pasta Salad enthusiasts out there! 🥗 This recipe is all about spontaneity and flavor exploration, as the ingredient amounts are approximations, guided by your own intuition and taste preferences. Feel free to customize it with your favorite pasta and veggies; after all, the beauty of this dish lies in its versatility. Whether you opt for Solid White Tuna and Italian veggies or whatever you have in your pantry, this recipe is bound to delight your taste buds with its simplicity and deliciousness! 😋
Ingredients:
- 1 can of tuna 🐟
- 1 cup of macaroni pasta 🍝
- 1 clove of garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 teaspoon of dried basil 🌿
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt 🧂
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper 🌶️
- Frozen veggies (quantity to taste) 🥦
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 244.5
- Fat: 7.4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 243.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 37.9g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Sugar: 4.1g
- Protein: 6.1g
Recipe Yield:
This recipe serves approximately 10 people.
Cooking Time:
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Instructions:
| Step | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cook the Pasta: Begin by cooking the macaroni pasta according to the instructions on the box. Just before the pasta is finished cooking, add the frozen veggies on top of the pasta in the pot, cover, and let them cook together for a couple of minutes. Once done, drain the pasta and veggies. |
| 2 | Prepare the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, drain the canned tuna and add it to the bowl. Then, add the cooked pasta and veggies to the bowl with the tuna. |
| 3 | Season and Toss: Sprinkle minced garlic, dried basil, salt, and pepper over the tuna, pasta, and veggies. Gently toss all the ingredients together until they are evenly coated with the seasoning. |
| 4 | Serve: Your Tuna Pasta Salad is now ready to be enjoyed! You can serve it hot immediately or refrigerate it for a while and serve it cold. Either way, it’s bound to be a hit! 🎉 |
Recipe Keywords:
- Vegetable
- < 30 Mins
- Oven
- Beginner Cook
- Stove Top
- Easy
- Inexpensive
So, what are you waiting for? Dive into the world of Tuna Pasta Salad and savor every flavorful bite! Whether it’s a quick weeknight dinner or a potluck party, this recipe is sure to impress with its simplicity and deliciousness. Enjoy! 🍽️
