Tuna Pasta Bake
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Prep Time
15 Minutes -
Cook Time
40 Minutes -
Servings
8
Ingredients
- 1 Onion, large
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 (9.5 ounce) Canned Tuna (drained)
- 2 (28 ounce) cans Chopped Tomatoes (do not drain)
- 4 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 1 tablespoon Italian Herb Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Granules
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Basil (chopped)
- 4 cups Pasta Shells (cooked al dente)
- 1 1/2 cups Hiland Grated Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Hiland Grated Mozzarella Cheese
- Salt and Pepper
Directions
- Heat oil in a fairly large pan (preferably a wok). Saute the onion until it softens. About 2-3 minutes. Then add the tuna and sauté for another 3 minutes.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, Italian herb seasoning, oregano, garlic granules and salt & pepper to taste.
- Simmer for about 15 -20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened stirring from time to time.
- While the sauce is simmering, heat the oven to 200 degrees or 180 for fan-assisted ovens.
- Cooked the pasta shells 2 minutes less than the directed time on the packet. It needs to be a little bit tougher as it still needs to be cooked in the oven. DO NOT OVERCOOK. Drain and set aside.
- When the sauce has thickened add the chopped fresh basil and the drained pasta shells and stir until thoroughly mixed.
- Transfer into an oven-proof dish and top with Hiland Grated Cheddar and Mozzarella Cheeses.
- Bake for 20- 25 minutes or until the Hiland Cheese on top has turned golden brown.
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