Pasta Salad With Grilled Tuna and Roasted Tomatoes Recipe

How to make it

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• Preheat oven to 450.
• Prepare a hot fire in a grill.
• Place the tomatoes on a baking sheet and toss with 1 tablespoons of the olive oil.
• Arrange them cut sides up on the sheet and season with salt.
• Roast for 20 minutes then let cook and cut in half crosswise.
• Meanwhile bring a large pot three-fourths full of salted water to a boil over high heat.
• Add the pasta and cook until al dente about 10 minutes.
• Drain and rinse under cold running water and drain again then set aside.
• Brush both sides of the tuna fillets with 1 tablespoon of the oil.
• Season well with salt and pepper.
• Place on the grill rack 4 to 6 inches above the fire and grill until lightly browned.
• Turn and cook for 4 minutes more for medium or until done to your liking.
• Transfer to a cutting board then allow to cool and cut into cubes.
• In a food processor or blender combine basil leaves and the remaining 1/2 cup oil.
• Pulse or blend until chopped to a coarse puree.
• Add vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
• Pulse or blend until combined.
• In a large bowl combine pasta, tomatoes and any accumulated juices, tuna, mozzarella, parsley and basil dressing.
• Toss gently and serve.