Rotini with tuna & tomato
6 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | ounces | Rotini, Twists or Spirals uncooked |
| 6⅛ | ounce | Canned solid white tuna (packed in water), drained |
| 1 | medium | Zucchini; diced |
| 1 | Green bell pepper; diced | |
| 1 | medium | Tomato peeled, seeded & chopped |
| 3 | Scallions; sliced | |
| ¼ | cup | Drained capers (optional) |
| 2 | tablespoons | Vegetable or olive oil |
| 2 | tablespoons | Lemon juice |
| 1 | teaspoon | Minced fresh basil |
| 2 | tablespoons | Minced fresh parsley |
| Freshly ground pepper | ||
Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and chill. Combine pasta, tuna, zucchini, bell pepper, tomato, scallions and capers and toss. Mix remaining ingredients and pour over the pasta mixture. Toss lightly and serve.
Each serving provides: 250 Calories; 17⅖ g Protein; 28⅕ g Carbohydrates; 7⅒ g Fat; 48⅕ mg Cholesterol; 27½ mg Sodium.
Calories from Fat: 26%
Copyright National Pasta Association () (Reprinted with permission)