Tuna and tomatoes are an ideal combination and, when prepared with basil, are reminiscent of hot Italian summers.
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil, or marjoram
6 tbsps French dressing
340 g (12 oz) pasta shapes of your choice
6 tomatoes
340 g (12 oz) canned tuna fish, preferably in brine, drained and flaked
6 tbsps French dressing
340 g (12 oz) pasta shapes of your choice
6 tomatoes
340 g (12 oz) canned tuna fish, preferably in brine, drained and flaked
method
1. Mix the basil or marjoram, with the French dressing, in a small jug or bowl.
2. Cook the pasta shapes in a large saucepan of boiling, lightly salted water, until they are tender which will take about 10 minutes. >
3. Rinse in cold water and drain well, shaking off any excess water.
4. Put the pasta shapes into a large bowl and toss
with 3 tablespoons of the French dressing, mixing well to ensure that they are evenly coated. Leave to cool.
5. Slice enough of the tomatoes to arrange around the outside of the serving dish and then chop the rest.
6. Put the chopped tomatoes into another bowl and pour over the remaining French dressing. Put this into the centre of a serving dish.
7. Add the flaked tuna to the pasta shapes and toss together gently
8. Pile the pasta shapes and tuna over the chopped tomatoes in the centre of the dish.
9. Arrange the tomato slices around the edge of the serving dish and chill well until required.
2. Cook the pasta shapes in a large saucepan of boiling, lightly salted water, until they are tender which will take about 10 minutes. >
3. Rinse in cold water and drain well, shaking off any excess water.
4. Put the pasta shapes into a large bowl and toss
with 3 tablespoons of the French dressing, mixing well to ensure that they are evenly coated. Leave to cool.
5. Slice enough of the tomatoes to arrange around the outside of the serving dish and then chop the rest.
6. Put the chopped tomatoes into another bowl and pour over the remaining French dressing. Put this into the centre of a serving dish.
7. Add the flaked tuna to the pasta shapes and toss together gently
8. Pile the pasta shapes and tuna over the chopped tomatoes in the centre of the dish.
9. Arrange the tomato slices around the edge of the serving dish and chill well until required.
serving amount
serves 4
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