BROCCOLI WITH TUNA AND SHELLS

Broccoli With Tuna and Shells image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories dinner, easy, pastas, main course

Time 10m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds broccoli
1/2 pound fresh tuna, grilled or 6 1/2- to 7-ounce can albacore tuna, packed in water
2 medium to large tomatoes, cut in large cubes
4 tablespoons coarsely chopped red onion
2 cups (4 ounces) macaroni shells, cooked, drained and rinsed in cold water
5 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 heaping tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Remove tough stems from broccoli and cut heads into florets.
Steam broccoli about 5 minutes, depending on the size of the pieces. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Flake grilled fresh tuna or drain canned tuna and rinse under cold water and drain again.
Combine tuna with broccoli, tomatoes, onion and macaroni.
Beat together oil and vinegar; add basil and oregano. Mix dressing gently with tuna mixture and season with pepper. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 577, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 372 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams