BISNONNA'S TUNA PARMESAN

Bisnonna's Tuna Parmesan image

A simple and delicious recipe passed down from my Italian great-grandmother.

Provided by Katherine Powell

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Fish Cake Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) jars tuna packed in oil, drained
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
1 large egg, beaten
¼ cup olive oil
1 (8 ounce) can pasta sauce

Steps:

Combine tuna, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and egg in a medium mixing bowl. Form into around 7 patties.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly brown patties in the hot oil, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Bring pasta sauce to a simmer in a separate skillet. Add tuna patties, cover with sauce, and let simmer for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 793 mg, Sugar 3.6 g