Tuna and Tortellini
Ready In: 10 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2 lbs frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 (6 ounce) can tuna in olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pesto sauce
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb frozen broccoli florets
- garlic powder
- salt (optional)
- freshly grated romano cheese or parmesan cheese
Directions
- Cook the pasta in boiling, salted water, with about 1 tbs olive oil. for 3-5 minutes - until the tortellini floats to the surface. Do not overcook.
- Microwave the broccoli for about 3-4 minutes - till warm, but not soft.
- Drain pasta.
- Meanwhile, unceremoniously dump the canned tuna (with oil) into the pot.
- Add pesto, olive oil, garlic powder and salt if desired.
- Toss together, then add drained pasta and broccoli.
- Toss all together, gently, until mixed.
- Top each serving with freshly grated cheese, and a sprig of fresh basil, if you are lucky enough to have some handy.
- Enjoy.
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