Ingredients

  • 1 lb. rigatoni or ziti
  • salt to taste
  • 2 c. broccoli, cut into flowerets or as much as 4 c.
  • 2 c. tomatoes, cut into half-inch cubes or 5 plum tomatoes, cubed
  • 1 (6 oz.) can tuna fish, drained
  • freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 3 to 4 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 c. olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp. dried hot red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 c. finely chopped parsley
  • 1/2 c. thinly sliced red onion

Method

  • Drop the broccoli into a kettle of boiling salted water and cook until tender, about five minutes.
  • Do not overcook.
  • Drain well.
  • In same kettle of boiling water, cook rigatoni.
  • When water returns to boil, cook about 10 minutes or until tender.
  • Drain and run briefly under cold water.
  • Drain well.
  • Put rigatoni in large mixing bowl.
  • Add the broccoli, the remaining ingredients and salt to taste to the rigatoni.
  • Toss well.
  • Serve at room temperature. Serves 6 for a main course.