Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad

Name: Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 medium
Ingredients: 3/4 lb penne pasta; 20 oz can pineapple chunks in 100% juice; 1/2 cup light Mayo; 1 tsp salt; pinch freshly cracked black pepper; 12 oz canned tuna, drained; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion; 8 oz block American cheese (from the butcher counter), cut into cubes

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
6 medium
Calories
491 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad

Amy Matthews

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This Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad with Pineapple is one of my favorite lunches to make when I need to throw something together quickly from the pantry. Aldente penne noodles are tossed with flaked tuna, pineapple, crunchy celery, and creamy American cheese. Everything is then tossed in a super light mayo-based dressing that won't weigh you down.

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Ingredients

Servings

3/4 lb penne pasta
20 oz can pineapple chunks in 100% juice
1/2 cup light Mayo
1 tsp salt
pinch freshly cracked black pepper
12 oz canned tuna, drained
2 celery stalks, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
8 oz block American cheese (from the butcher counter), cut into cubes

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Season with salt. It should taste as salty as the sea. Add pasta and cook until aldente.
While the pasta cooks, whisk mayo, 1/4 cup of the pineapple juice, salt, and pepper together.
When the pasta is done cooking, drain and cool under cold water. When the pasta is cool, add to the dressing along with the pineapple, tuna, celery, and red onion. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 491kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 1303mg (54%) Potassium 381mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 457IU (9%) Vitamin C 45mg (50%) Calcium 429mg (43%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6medium

Amount Per Serving

Calories 491 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	491kcal	25%
Carbohydrates	58g	19%
Protein	26g	52%
Fat	18g	28%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Cholesterol	61mg	20%
Sodium	1303mg	54%
Potassium	381mg	8%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	12g	24%
Vitamin A	457IU	9%
Vitamin C	45mg	50%
Calcium	429mg	43%
Iron	2mg	11%