FUSILLI: This pasta is also known as rotini and is shaped into a corkscrew.PENNE: Means ‘quill’ or ‘pen’, a pasta shaped into a cylinder and cut at an angle that resembles its name.You can use any shape of pasta you have available, but short pasta is the best when it comes to pasta fredda recipes.
Italian tuna pasta salad can be easily made ahead so the flavors blend together, is perfect for a packed lunch or picnic.Do not rinse the pasta, leaving a little bit of starch will make the other ingredients, like the dressing, stick better and make pasta fredda more flavorful!.Do not add the ingredients to the hot pasta, especially the cheese, or they might get cooked and make a mess.This Italian tuna pasta salad can be eaten cold or at room temperature. Serve immediately or cover and store in the fridge until it’s time to serve. I like to add whole olives, but if you want you can also cut them in half or slice them.Īdd tuna and mix gently. NOTE: If you using regular mozzarella or another type of cheese, cut it into small bites and add it to the bowl along with olives. If you are using regular tomatoes, cut them into small chunks and add them to the bowl.Ĭut artichokes into chunks and also add them to the bowl.Īdd mozzarelline and olives too, and pour over the remaining dressing (give it a good shake first) and toss very well to coat everything. Top Tip: Mixing with the dressing will prevent the pasta from sticking and/or drying out, so don’t skip this step!Ĭut cherry tomatoes into halves and quarters. Allow pasta to cool down before continuing with the recipe. Pour half of the dressing and toss to coat well. Drain it (do not rinse it!) and place it in a large bowl. In a large pot with salted water boil your pasta al dente following the instructions in the package. Place extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, fresh herbs, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper in a jar.Ĭlose the lid and shake it until everything is emulsified. My favorite herbs for this Italian tuna pasta are parsley, basil, and dried oregano. Salt and pepper complete the dressing, and from here you can add a touch of your own preferences, such as lemon juice, sugar, chili flakes, and any herb you prefer. DRESSING: A simple “Italian dressing” is made with just two basic, yet high-quality, ingredients, that’s it: Extra virgin olive oil and wine vinegar.EXTRAS: This is optional because this pasta fredda is just delicious with few ingredients, but if you have any of the following items in your pantry, add them: Artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, bell peppers, or zucchini packed in olive oil, they’re called sott’olio or sottaceti in Italian, and they’re vegetables packed in olive oil and/or vinegar.Any type you prefer as long as they’re pitted. If you want a different flavor, add another type of olive, such as Greek, stuffed, Kalamata, etc. OLIVES: Black olives add a nice sweet touch to this Italian tuna pasta.Cut them into quarters or small chunks, you can discard the seeds if you want. TOMATOES: We use cherry tomatoes, but any kind works just fine.You can also cut a larger mozzarella into small bites or use another type of cheese, such as provola, scamorza, primo sale, or even Parmigiano flakes. I am using here mozzarelline (also known as pearl mozzarella or bocconcini). CHEESE: Mozzarella is always the first option when it comes to Italian tuna pasta salad.If you want to cut off calories, use water-canned tuna instead. TUNA: I used canned tuna in olive oil.PASTA: Get any short pasta shape you prefer, we’re using in this recipe chifferi.Just like my insalata di riso (rice salad), this Italian tuna pasta salad is the perfect make-ahead dish for potlucks, casual parties, picnics, and weekly meal prep. The dressing is made with olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice. To prepare this pasta fredda recipe, pasta is boiled and then tossed with tuna, mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, olives, and a dressing. There are many ways of preparing cold pasta in Italy but the most common is tossed with vegetables, cheese, cold meats, and tuna. Pasta fredda is a traditional Italian dish that translates to “cold pasta” in English.
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