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Pasta Salad with Tuna, Pine Nuts, and Red Peppers Recipe

Pasta Salad with Tuna, Pine Nuts, and Red Peppers Recipe

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Pasta Salad with Tuna, Pine Nuts, and Red Peppers

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Ingredients:

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6 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup pine nuts
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large tomato, peeled,seeded,and coarsely chopped
1 (6 1/2 oz) can tuna in water, drained
1 (5 oz) jar roasted red peppers or 1 (5 oz) jar pimientos , cut into strips (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup pitted black olives, coarsely chopped
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 lb regular fettuccine or 1 lb spinach or 1 lb linguine
2 tbsp minced parsley

Directions:

Heat the oil in a heavy 6-inch skillet over moderate heat for 1 minute.
Add the pine nuts and cook until lightly browned-about 2 minutes.
Stir in the tomato.
Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
Stir in the tuna, red peppers, olives, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
(At this point, the sauce can be covered and allowed to stand at room temperature for up to 2 hours).
Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
Drain in a colander, then add the pasta to the tuna sauce and mix well.
Sprinkle with the parsley.
Serve at room temperature.
You may serve this with sesame bread sticks and steamed asparagus.
Enjoy!
Serves 6.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	569.83 Kcal (2386 kJ)
Calories from fat	249.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.7g	43%
Cholesterol	72.75mg	24%
Sodium	728.35mg	30%
Potassium	174.31mg	4%
Total Carbs	67.61g	23%
Sugars	3.99g	16%
Dietary Fiber	4.5g	18%
Protein	15.17g	30%
Vitamin C	11mg	18%
Iron	4.3mg	24%
Calcium	41.8mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	337.85 Kcal (1415 kJ)
Calories from fat	147.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.43g	43%
Cholesterol	43.13mg	24%
Sodium	431.84mg	30%
Potassium	103.35mg	4%
Total Carbs	40.09g	23%
Sugars	2.37g	16%
Dietary Fiber	2.67g	18%
Protein	9g	30%
Vitamin C	6.5mg	18%
Iron	2.6mg	24%
Calcium	24.8mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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