Penne and Tuna Salad
By yollymg
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Ingredients
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 4 quarts water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
- 6 ounces uncooked penne pasta
- 2 cups coarsely chopped arugula
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 (7.S-ounce) jar premium tuna drained and flaked
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Details
Servings 4
Preparation
Step 1
1. Preheat broiler.
2. Cut bell pepper in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a
foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil 15 minutes or until blackened. Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal. Let stand 15 minutes. Peel and chop.
3. Bring 4 quarts water and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a large saucepan. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting additional salt and fat. Drain and rinse
with cold water; drain well.
4. Combine bell pepper, pasta, remaining \j teaspoon salt, arugula, and remaining ingredients in a large
bowl; toss well.
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