This recipe is very similar to a pasta salad that is served warm or at room temperature.
Any leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in a microwave for just a minute.
Any leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in a microwave for just a minute.
Penne with Broccoli and Tuna
(Serves 4)
(Serves 4)
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8 ounces penne pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup broccoli, cut in bite-size pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons pesto (recipe below)
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
1 (12 ounce) can tuna in oil, drained
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
10-12 black olives, sliced
Parmesan cheese (optional)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup broccoli, cut in bite-size pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons pesto (recipe below)
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
1 (12 ounce) can tuna in oil, drained
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
10-12 black olives, sliced
Parmesan cheese (optional)
Cook pasta, drain, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, stir, and set aside.
Add water to a saucepan and bring to a boil,
Add broccoli and cook about 2 minutes. Drain. *
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon. vegetable oil in a large skillet.
Add broccoli, garlic, salt and pepper.
Cook until broccoli is tender, about 2-3 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine broccoli mixture with pasta, pesto, scallions, tomatoes, and olives.
Place pasta mixture on a serving platter.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
* Alternately broccoli may be steamed
Add water to a saucepan and bring to a boil,
Add broccoli and cook about 2 minutes. Drain. *
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon. vegetable oil in a large skillet.
Add broccoli, garlic, salt and pepper.
Cook until broccoli is tender, about 2-3 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine broccoli mixture with pasta, pesto, scallions, tomatoes, and olives.
Place pasta mixture on a serving platter.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
* Alternately broccoli may be steamed
Pesto:
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
10 pignoli nuts
Salt and pepper
Olive oil (about 1/3 cup)
In a food processor, grind basil, parsley, Parmesan, nuts, garlic, salt and pepper.
Add olive oil slowly to make a medium-thin sauce.
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
10 pignoli nuts
Salt and pepper
Olive oil (about 1/3 cup)
In a food processor, grind basil, parsley, Parmesan, nuts, garlic, salt and pepper.
Add olive oil slowly to make a medium-thin sauce.