Ranch Tuna Pasta Delight
Make Ranch Tuna Pasta Delight, an American dinner recipe with rotini pasta, canned tuna in water, drained, mayonnaise. It has about 25 min, about 465 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Ranch Tuna Pasta Delight is an American dinner recipe that takes about 25 min, makes 4 servings, has about 465 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonRanch Tuna Pasta Delight ingredients
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna in water, drained
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup buttermilk
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cucumber
- 0.5 cup canned corn, drained
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
How to make Ranch Tuna Pasta Delight
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta well and rinse thoroughly with cold water to stop the cooking and cool it quickly. Place the cooled pasta into a large mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly drain the 2 cans of canned tuna, pressing out any excess liquid. Flake the tuna with a fork and add it to the bowl with the cooled rotini pasta.
- Halve the 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, dice the 1/2 medium cucumber, and finely dice the 1/4 cup of red onion. Drain the 1/2 cup of canned corn. Add all of the prepared vegetables to the bowl with the pasta and tuna.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup buttermilk (or the milk and white vinegar mixture), and the entire 1 oz packet of ranch seasoning mix until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
- Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed, adding a pinch of 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Pour the prepared ranch dressing over the pasta, tuna, and vegetables in the large mixing bowl.
- Gently fold all ingredients together with a spatula or large spoon until they are evenly coated with the creamy ranch dressing. Ensure no dry spots remain.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and for the salad to chill thoroughly. For optimal taste, chill for 1-2 hours.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving cold. This salad is excellent for meal prep and can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Ranch Tuna Pasta Delight FAQ
How do I make Ranch Tuna Pasta Delight?
Make Ranch Tuna Pasta Delight by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Ranch Tuna Pasta Delight?
The main ingredients include rotini pasta, canned tuna in water, drained, mayonnaise, buttermilk, ranch seasoning mix. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Ranch Tuna Pasta Delight take?
This recipe takes about 25 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Ranch Tuna Pasta Delight?
Recipe Genius estimates about 465 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.