Galletti Pasta Salad

By LisaMK

This recipe is inspired by Giada De Laurentiis' pasta recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 lb galletti pasta
• 1/2 cup evoo
• 3/4 cup red onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 6 oz can tuna, drained
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 can (16 oz) artichoke hearts,quartered
• 2 tbsp capers, rinsed and drained
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
• 1 tsp herbs de provence
• 2 radishes chopped
• 1/2 cup mushrooms, chopped

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook until tender but al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
In a large skillet heat 1/4 cup of evoo over medium high heat. Add the onion and radishes and cook stirring frequently until soft. Stir in garlic. After 30 seconds, add tuna breaking in to small chunks. Add cherry tomatoes, artichokes,capers, mushrooms,and basil. Stir occasionally until tomatoes begin to soften, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Add pasta, remaining evoo. Toss all ingredients until coated. Add pasta water to thin out sauce.
Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl and serve warm or room temp. Optional: sprinkle with parmesan cheese.