ITALIAN-STYLE TUNA PASTA BAKE

Italian-Style Tuna Pasta Bake image

Provided by Maileen 78

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 (270 g) canned tuna (drain)
2 (800 g) 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 grated cheddar cheese
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

Heat oil in a fairly large pan (preferably a wok) and add 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 minutes-20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened stirring from time to time.
While the sauce is simmering, heat the oven at 200 degrees or 180 for fan-assisted ovens. And 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 mix.
Transfer into an oven-proof dish and topped with grated cheddar and mozzarella. Bake for another 20- 25 minutes or until the cheese on top has turned golden brown.
ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 940.9, Fat 33.4, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 123.3, Sodium 1103.2, Carbohydrate 94.5, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 17.1, Protein 65.8