tuna pepper pasta salad

it's mother's day so i called my mom earlier. she reads my blog and mentioned that she liked the post about broccoli salad and laughed about me saying how she never fed us mayonnaise.

my mom sandy and me. without her there would be no get in mah belly, and what a world that would be.

i don't think i have shared any of my mom's recipes on here yet so in honor of mother's day here is one. this is a pretty simple recipe but i love it and i make it constantly. it is perfect for making a big batch and taking it to work for lunch. i like to heat it up in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds before eating it so it's not too cold.

mom's tuna pepper pasta

1 lb. pasta (penne, rotini, or bow ties all work)
1 6 oz. jar of roasted red or yellow peppers, sliced into strips
1 can of tuna packed in oil (sometimes i use 2 cans)
1/4 c. red onion, chopped or sliced thinly
6 T. olive oil
3 T. red wine vinegar (i usually use more)
1 t. dried basil
1 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper

mix oil, vinegar, basil, salt, pepper, and onions in a large bowl. cook pasta, drain, cool with water. add pasta, peppers, and tuna to the bowl. mix it all together. eat.

my sisters and i used to love this recipe growing up and we would clamor for it all the time. it's super easy and delicious and i can see how it would appeal to a busy mom with loud children.

happy mother's day to all the moms out there! make this recipe and i promise your kids will actually shut the hell up for five minutes.