Tuna And Tortellini - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs frozen cheese tortellini
1 (6 ounce) can tuna in olive oil
2 tablespoons pesto sauce
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 lb frozen broccoli florets
garlic powder
salt (optional)
freshly grated romano cheese or parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cook the pasta in boiling, salted water, with about 1 tbs olive oil. for 3-5 minutes - until the tortellini floats to the surface. Do not overcook.
Microwave the broccoli for about 3-4 minutes - till warm, but not soft.
Drain pasta.
Meanwhile, unceremoniously dump the canned tuna (with oil) into the pot.
Add pesto, olive oil, garlic powder and salt if desired.
Toss together, then add drained pasta and broccoli.
Toss all together, gently, until mixed.
Top each serving with freshly grated cheese, and a sprig of fresh basil, if you are lucky enough to have some handy.
Enjoy.