PASTA SALAD WITH TUNA, PINE NUTS, AND RED PEPPERS

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

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Tuna

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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.