Pittsburgh Football Sunday Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds uncooked penne pasta
• 1/3 cup light mayonnaise
• 1 (8 ounce) bottle italian-style salad dressing
• 1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 (12 ounce) package broccoli coleslaw mix
• 2 roma tomatoes, diced
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 (3 ounce) can tuna, drained
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
• 2 green onions, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. drain well in a colander set in the sink. rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
• combine the mayonnaise, salad dressing, italian seasoning, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a blender; blend until completely mixed.
• place the coleslaw mix, tomatoes, cucumber, tuna, cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, green onions, and the cooked pasta in a large bowl; pour mayonnaise mixture into the bowl; toss to coat. serve cold.