Pittsburgh Football Sunday Pasta Salad

Name: Pittsburgh Football Sunday Pasta Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds uncooked penne pasta; ⅓ cup light mayonnaise; 1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing; ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning, or to taste; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste; ½ (12 ounce) package broccoli coleslaw mix; 2 Roma tomatoes, diced; 1 cucumber, diced; 1 (3 ounce) can tuna, drained; ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese; ¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 2 green onions, chopped

9 Ratings
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I created this pasta salad when I needed something to bring to a football party and didn't have time to go to the store. Since then, it's become a staple! Every bite is always eaten! Use whatever type of pasta you like. I like to mix varieties together.

Recipe by LovelyRitaMetermaid

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Recipe Summary

prep:

30 mins

cook:

15 mins

total:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
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.

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Step 2
Combine the mayonnaise, salad dressing, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a blender; blend until completely mixed.
Step 3
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.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

596 calories; protein 21.9g; carbohydrates 93.3g; fat 16.4g; cholesterol 13.4mg; sodium 789.2mg. Full Nutrition

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Inga Mondy

10/03/2011

Very tasty pasta salad! Used shells and macaroni and added 1/3 cup of sour cream also and 2 packs of Splenda. I'm sure it would be good with some crumbled bacon, but wouldn't be as healthy. I also add a fresh chopped de-seeded jalapeno for more warmth. I think it could use maybe another can of tuna too. I would definitely make it again though.

9 Ratings

5 star values: 3
4 star values: 5
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 1

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Inga Mondy

10/03/2011

runtex2008

09/20/2009

The pasta was very good. I used whole wheat pasta but that was the only difference. Godd pasta but is missing the WOW factor.Would make again though.

mikevfalcon

09/10/2014

GO STEELERS!!!

Molly

06/07/2011

Good summer pasta dish. My son really enjoyed it. My husband and I think it needs something, but can't quite figure out what that is. I took it to a ladies dinner at church and it was well received. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

JenS

04/29/2020

I really enjoyed this pasta! I left out the Italian seasoning (I cannot stand oregano), and used paprika instead of cayenne pepper. I also used diced chicken instead of tuna since no one in my family but me will eat tuna. I thought it turned out great! I will definitely be making this again!

lsremsza

02/03/2013

This recipe is awesome! I used Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing and now it definitely has a wow factor!!!

Bobbi Hardy

09/21/2017

Just as good if not better without the broccoli slaw.

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