PESTO TUNA PASTA SALAD

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I am always looking for recipes that my boyfriend, Bill, can take to work for his lunch. I like to make sure they include both some protein and carbs, since he does heavy physical labor and needs to be appropriately refueled. I came up with this recipe, which met those requirements, and it tastes great, too! It's simple, quick, and travels well.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 21m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in olive oil, drained and flaked
4 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 lemons, juice of or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (8 ounce) can sliced black olives
3 cups rotini pasta, uncooked

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • While pasta cooks, mix tuna, pesto, pepper, mayonnaise, cheese, olives, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
  • When pasta is cooked, drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Add pasta to tuna mixture and mix well.
  • Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

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